Correcting Hairline Deformities After Facial Rejuvenation

The document discusses a method for correcting hairline deformities that often occur after facial rejuvenation procedures, such as face lifts. These deformities can include temporal recesses, loss of sideburns, and forehead enlargement. The author, Carlos Oscar Uebel, MD, PhD, describes using autologous follicular unit (FU) implantation to treat these issues. Over 20 years, more than 128 patients (85% female, 15% male) were treated with the "punctiform technique," which involves harvesting FUs from the occipital area and transplanting them into balding areas. For a natural look, an irregular and asymmetric hairline is created. The surgery is performed under sedation and local anesthesia, and the FUs are implanted with a "stick and place" technique. Results are not promised until 12 months post-surgery, with hair growth starting after 3 months. Complications are rare but can include oil and inclusion cysts. The results are described as natural and inconspicuous, and the procedure is presented as a successful method for addressing hairline deformities post-facial rejuvenation.