4,000-Hair Transplant Results: One Year After Surgery for Advanced M-Shaped Hairline Recession

Hello, this is MOEM Clinic.

Today, we would like to share the case of a male patient
who underwent a hair transplant involving 4,000 hairs.

A 4,000-hair transplant is a relatively extensive procedure
and may be considered by people with a broad forehead
or significant recession at the temples.

Our patient had similar concerns.

In this article, we will walk you through the procedure
and the changes seen over time.

We hope this real case will be a useful reference
as you consider your own situation.

The patient’s main concern was that his forehead looked broad
because his M-shaped hairline recession had progressed significantly.

With deep recession at both temples, his face appeared longer.

He also felt that he looked older when his forehead was exposed,
so he usually kept his hairline covered.

During the consultation,
he said he wanted his hairline lowered as much as possible.

Taking his facial proportions into account,
we designed a hairline that would lower the center
while naturally filling in both recessed temple areas.

We performed the 4,000-hair transplant using the non-shaven Hidden Cut technique.

We carefully considered the placement and angle of the transplanted hairs
so they would blend naturally with his existing hair.

When a large number of hairs are transplanted,
patients may worry that the donor area at the back of the head will be noticeable.

The Hidden Cut technique does not require shaving the head.

Only the hair selected for harvesting and the surrounding hair
are trimmed with scissors.

After surgery, the donor area can be covered by the longer hair above it,
making it less noticeable.
The patient told us that the donor area was barely noticeable
even the day after surgery.

Around three months after his 4,000-hair transplant,
this patient was going through a temporary shedding phase

During this phase, transplanted hairs may temporarily fall out
before new growth begins.

This is a natural part of the recovery process.

The shedding phase typically begins around two to three weeks after surgery
and is often most noticeable at around three months.

During this period, many patients worry that their hair may not grow back.

However, temporary shedding can be part of the normal recovery process.

As new hair gradually begins to grow,
it is important to allow time for recovery and follow the doctor’s guidance.

At around three months after surgery,
this patient was concerned because most of the transplanted hairs had shed.

He felt reassured when new hairs gradually began to grow afterward.

In the photos taken one year after surgery,
the hairline looks more natural.

Before surgery, his broad forehead made his face appear longer.

One year later, his facial proportions looked more balanced,
and his overall appearance seemed younger and brighter.

He told us that he had previously felt limited in his hairstyle choices,
but can now style his hair more freely.

Most importantly, he was much more satisfied with his appearance
and had regained his confidence.
We hope this 4,000-hair transplant case has been a helpful reference for you.

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Dr. Jeon Ji-hoon Representative Director

Dr. Jeon Ji-hoon's Credentials

Author of the textbook "Hair Loss and Restoration"

(Former) Director of MOST Clinic

(Former) Director of MOJELIM Plastic Surgery Men's Center

Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine

Specialist at Sinchon Severance Hospital

Regular Member of the Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (KSHRS)

Regular Member of the Korean Association of Laser Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT)

Lifetime Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Surgery (KSAS)

NAVER HiDoc Appointed Expert for Health Consultation

Dr.Yong-Uk Ko Representative Director

Dr. Yong-Uk Ko Credentials

Author of the textbook “Hairology”

(Former) director of Motion Clinic

(Former) director of Newhair Hair Plastic Surgery Clinic

Graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles

Graduated from Hanyang University School of Medicine

Member of the Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

Member of the Korean Association For Laser, Dermatology And Trichology

Associate Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)

Consultant of NAVER-Hidoc Medical Consultation