Regular Member Birdness Posted July 1, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted July 1, 2013 If you look at the original hairline transplanted right after surgery they seem a little high in most cases. Once the hair grows in does the hairline assume an apparently lower position because there is now volume to the hairline or is it initially an illusion that it is higher than it should be?? In other words, did someone think his hairline was too high right after the transplant only to realize that it was perfect a few months down the road? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NoTakeBacks Posted July 2, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 2, 2013 You touched on most of the answers yourself! Most transplanted hairlines will fall into the more conservative side, because if progression and donor area allows, one can always lower it in the future. Whereas, if someone goes for a way too aggressive hairline, one might be chasing it for the rest of their life and run out of the oh so finite donor hair in the process. As to the illusion and transformation of a hairline... you are correct that immediately post op can look a bit higher vs 9 months+ Aside from the gents who slick their hair straight back, the volume you speak of does indeed help make the hairline appear slightly lower, thanks to that "puff" effect as Dr. Feller would put it. Whether or not a patient changes their mind about a hairline being too high or not, depends entirely on how much they get bit by the Hair Greed Bug, and what prospects their donor area has. I know personally I'll probably want a slight touch up of my temple points/slight lowering at some point (considering all holds up), but I refuse to make a decision until I'm 14 months out. At that point I'll know if I can justify another session or not. IMHO. :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted July 2, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 2, 2013 take a look at my profile youll see my hairline post op looks very high, imo any higher than this (7.5cm) is unacceptable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member xtatic5 Posted July 2, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 2, 2013 Yes!! My hairline looked extremely high immediately post-op. About 4 weeks later it settled down to the perfect height, I was quite relieved. I think it has to do with the swelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Birdness Posted July 2, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 2, 2013 take a look at my profile youll see my hairline post op looks very high, imo any higher than this (7.5cm) is unacceptable 7.5 cm measured from where??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cautiouslyconsidering Posted July 2, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted July 2, 2013 Hairlines are measured from the top of eyebrows. I just had mine done and measured it at 8cm, and I'm happy I didn't go lower than that. This way it's a less drastic change from the way I've looked the last 5 years and I have more on reserve for future treatments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted July 2, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 2, 2013 I measured mine from the middle if the eye brows to the tip of the hairline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted August 10, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2013 Yes, mine looks considerably lower after it grew out. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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