Hairline Design in Hair Replacement Surgery
November 2008
in “
Facial Plastic Surgery
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hairline design hair replacement surgery individualized approaches hair loss progression rounded hairline hemioval hairline flared frontal hairline natural irregularities hair direction hair angulation symmetry graft placement dense hairlines temporal hair restoration cowlicks hairline hair transplant hair loss natural hairline hair symmetry dense hair temporal hair
TLDR Dr. Michael Beehner recommends a personalized, careful approach to hairline design in hair replacement surgery for a natural look.
In the 2008 article, Dr. Michael Beehner presented key considerations for hairline design in hair replacement surgery, advocating for individualized approaches based on patient-specific factors such as age, facial structure, and hair loss progression. He compared the rounded, hemioval hairline with the flared frontal hairline, expressing a preference for the latter due to its more natural appearance in most patients. The article detailed techniques for creating natural irregularities in the hairline, the importance of hair direction and angulation, and methods for ensuring symmetry. Beehner also discussed common mistakes that lead to an unnatural look, such as incorrect graft placement and overly dense hairlines. Temporal hair restoration was considered more cautiously in younger men, while for female patients, the importance of integrating the hairline with natural features like cowlicks was emphasized. The document underscored the necessity of a conservative and well-planned approach to achieve a natural-looking hairline in hair replacement surgery.
