A receding hairline (temporal recession)

A receding hairline — where the hairline pulls back at the temples and forms an M shape — is often the first sign of hereditary hair loss in men. Many notice it as early as their 20s or 30s. The cause is almost always androgenetic alopecia: the follicles in the front hairline are genetically sensitive to DHT and gradually shrink. On the Norwood scale, clear recession typically corresponds to stage II–III, which is also the level at which a hair transplant often becomes relevant. The hairline is one of the most technically demanding areas to treat. It must look natural up close, follow the proportions of the face and age well. We place the follicles one by one at the correct angle and density, with a soft, irregular front edge — never a straight "wall". When densifying a hairline that still has hair, we prefer DHI, since the recipient area then does not need to be shaved. In the early stage, before the recession deepens, PRP and medication can slow the progression and preserve more of the existing hair. At a free consultation we draw up a proposed new hairline and calculate the number of grafts.