Hair Transplant For Receding Hairline

What Causes a Receding Hairline?

Hereditary hair loss is a common cause of gradual recession at the front and temples. Changes can start at different ages and progress at different rates. A naturally high hairline is also different from a hairline that is actively receding.

Your assessment should establish the cause of the change and whether the hair behind the hairline is also thinning. Photographs taken over time, your family history and an examination help inform this discussion. Sudden, patchy or inflamed areas of hair loss need a diagnosis before a transplant is planned.

When Is a Hair Transplant Appropriate?

Surgery may be considered when there is sufficient suitable donor hair, the expected pattern of future loss has been considered and your goals can be met with an appropriate use of that supply. The donor area needs to support the current procedure and any future treatment that may become necessary.

If hair loss is changing rapidly, the doctor may recommend medical treatment or observation before surgery. Age alone does not decide suitability. The pattern and progression of loss, medical history and donor characteristics all matter.

Planning the Hairline and Graft Count

Lowering the hairline increases the area to cover and the number of grafts that may be needed. The plan should therefore connect the position of the hairline with the density that can be achieved and the hair available for the rest of the scalp.

At ASMED, Dr. Koray Erdoğan considers facial proportions, existing hair and donor capacity when discussing the design. Single-hair grafts help create a soft leading edge, with multi-hair grafts used behind it to support coverage. Our guide to natural hairline design explains these choices in more detail.

There is no fixed graft count for every receding hairline. The width and depth of the recession, existing hair, hair thickness and the agreed design all affect the estimate.

How Does the Procedure Work at ASMED?

ASMED uses Manual FUE to collect grafts individually with a hand-operated punch. The donor area is assessed in separate regions, and the amount and distribution of extraction are planned together.

Dr. Erdoğan personally creates the recipient sites, setting the angles and directions for the new hairline. The grafts are then placed with K.E.E.P. according to that plan. At ASMED, the first wash and pre-departure check take place on the day after surgery. You receive care instructions before leaving the clinic.

When Will the Hairline Look Natural?

Initial healing and new hair growth happen on different timescales. Transplanted hairs can shed during the weeks after surgery, with new growth developing over the following months. The appearance continues to change as the hairs grow and mature; full results may take 12–18 months.

Hair behind the transplant may continue to thin. Long-term planning and follow-up help address those changes as you age.