Female Hairline · Video Commentary by Director Lee Yu-jin
Not How Much to Lower the Forehead, but Which Line Suits You
The first question that comes to mind when considering a female hairline hair transplant is usually, “How much can I narrow my forehead?” But design is not determined by forehead height alone. The proportions of the face and head shape, the connection to the temples, and the density harmony with existing hair must all be reviewed together.
Based on the consultation process explained by Director Lee Yu-jin of Modi Hair Plant Clinic in her video and the case of a woman in her 40s, we have organized what to check when deciding on a hairline design.
Key Points
- What the line actually looks like when drawn matters more than a fixed ratio. The same height can look different depending on the face and head shape.
- The central forehead and the temples are reviewed together. The connection of the side lines and a density that suits the existing hair are also taken into account.
- The patient and the medical team decide after checking several times. The 2-week post-surgery photo in the video is material for reviewing the design and early progress, not the final result.
1. Is there a correct ratio for female hairline design?
In the video, Director Lee Yu-jin explains the proportions of the forehead, nose, and chin as a starting point for design. However, she does not apply specific numbers identically to everyone.
Even when a hairline is drawn with the same proportions, the way it looks varies depending on the curve of the head, the shape of the face, and the existing hairline. After deciding on a desired forehead height, it is necessary to actually draw the line and check whether it harmonizes with the face as a whole.
Ratios such as 1:1 and 0.9:1 that appear in the video are references for comparing designs. They do not mean an ideal ratio or surgical standard applied to everyone.
“As low as possible” and “suited to my face” can be different
Even if you wanted to narrow the forehead considerably before the consultation, your thoughts may change once you see the line actually drawn. The video also explains cases where the area looks narrower than expected when the drawn area is covered with a hand.
Therefore, rather than deciding right away based on a single desired height, it is better to compare options with slightly different heights. This is a process of reflecting both the medical team's suggestions and your own preferences.
2. Is the design complete if only the central forehead is lowered?
For a female hairline, not only the front center but also the shape extending to the temples on both sides is important. The video explains that the overall style can change depending on how far the temples are brought down and connected.
Forehead height and overall proportion
We check at what height to place the central hairline and whether that position suits the face and head shape. Rather than simply setting a number, we review the drawn appearance together.
Temple and side line connection
We compare the shapes extending from the center to both sides. We adjust to the desired impression, taking into account the sides that show when hair is tied up.
The density of existing hair and the recipient area is also reviewed
Even if you are satisfied with the position of the hairline, a large difference in density between the existing hair and the newly filled area can make the boundary noticeable. In the case shown in the video, the density of the existing hairline and the occipital area was relatively good, so the transplant plan was made with harmony with the surrounding hair in mind.
However, unconditionally increasing density or the number of transplanted hairs is not the answer. Planning should follow after checking individual conditions such as the required area and the state of the donor area.
3. Case from the video: A woman in her 40s who wanted to tie her hair back in a slicked-back style
The patient introduced in the video is a woman in her 40s who had a relatively wide forehead from birth. She wanted to pull her hair back and tie it, but says it was difficult to try the style she wanted because of her concerns about her forehead.
In this case, instead of simply lowering the forehead as much as possible, several heights were drawn and the temple connection was adjusted together.
| Item checked | Explanation in the video |
|---|---|
| Patient's concern | Congenitally wide forehead; reluctance about styles pulling the hair back and tying it |
| First design drawn | A line drawn and checked based on a forehead height of about 6.7 cm |
| Adjusted design | The line adjusted to about 6.3–6.4 cm, with the temple connection also checked |
| Number of hairs transplanted | About 3,500 hairs |
| Progress shown in the video | Early progress at 2 weeks after surgery |
6.7 cm is not the actual forehead height before surgery but the height of the first design drawn. Therefore, the difference between this number and 6.3–6.4 cm cannot be used to calculate how much the forehead was actually lowered. Also, 3,500 hairs is the total number of hairs transplanted in this case and does not mean the same thing as transplant density or the number of follicles.
4. What can be seen in the actual before and 2-week photos?
The image below is captured material from an actual case shown in the video. By comparing the hairline before surgery with the recipient area at 2 weeks after surgery, you can review which area was filled in and the shape of the early line.
In the video, Director Lee Yu-jin explains while looking at the 2-week photo that shading appears in the recipient area and that one can anticipate the shape once the hair grows in the future.
However, the final density or graft survival rate should not be judged from photos at this point alone. They should be viewed as material for checking the initial design and recovery status, with subsequent growth progress reviewed as well.
5. Is the design checked only once before surgery?
In the case shown in the video, after the line was drawn, the medical team and the patient checked it first, and the design was checked again just before transplantation after extraction was completed. Director Lee Yu-jin explains that during this process they reviewed the design together two or three times.
- Talk about the look you want. Convey not only the forehead height but also how you tie your hair and what has been uncomfortable for you.
- Draw several lines directly. Compare by varying the height, curve, and temple connection.
- Check the overall appearance in a mirror. Don't look only at the front; also check the side lines and the impression when the hair is pulled back.
- Reach a final agreement before transplantation. Proceed after understanding both what you want and the limitations explained by the medical team.
There is no need to come in with the desired design determined in exact figures from the start. The video also explains that they first listen to the patient's thoughts and draw several options, finding a direction that the patient is satisfied with and that the medical team can also agree to as a surgical plan.
6. How to prepare before a female hairline consultation
- Organize what concerns you most. Try to distinguish whether it is the central forehead height, the empty spaces on both sides, or the line that shows when your hair is tied up.
- Let us know your usual hairstyle. Telling us whether you wear bangs, part your hair, or want to tie it back helps in discussing the design.
- Prepare reference photos as material to explain the impression you want. Rather than applying someone else's line as is, a process of adjusting it to your own face is necessary.
- Ask for the reason behind the number of hairs proposed. Check which area will be filled and how the plan intends to match density with your existing hair.
- Check when progress photos were taken. View photos taken immediately after surgery or at 2 weeks separately from long-term progress photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the line drawn during the consultation looks too low, can it be changed again?
If it is still the stage of adjusting the design before proceeding with transplantation, you can talk again about what you want and compare different heights. In the video as well, the first draft was not finalized as drawn; the height and temple connection were adjusted. If something feels uncomfortable, please tell us specifically before the final confirmation.
My central forehead is fine and only the sides look wide—do I need to lower the center as well?
The center does not necessarily have to be lowered as well. It is possible to review how to change the connection at the sides while maintaining the central height. However, you should draw it out and decide after seeing how the overall line connects when only part of the area is filled.
If I transplant 3,500 hairs like in the video, will I get a similar hairline?
The same number of transplanted hairs does not produce the same result. This is because the area to be filled, the density and thickness of existing hair, the condition of the donor area, and the desired line all differ. The 3,500 hairs in the video is the plan for that patient; in a consultation, it is important to check the basis for the number of hairs proposed for you.
If the 2-week post-surgery photo looks dense, will that appearance be maintained as is?
A 2-week photo should not be interpreted as meaning that the final density will remain as shown. The video also introduces it as early progress from which one can anticipate the shape once the hair grows. The final shape and density must be evaluated while observing the subsequent growth process.
If the design I want differs from the medical team's recommendation, what should be the basis for the decision?
It is best to break down and check where the opinions differ. Draw the central height, curve, and temple connection differently for each and discuss the impression you want along with surgical considerations. The approach explained in the video is also a process of comparing several options directly to find common ground.
Female hairline design is about “how well it suits you” rather than “how many cm”
Before asking how much the forehead can be lowered, check whether that line suits your face and head shape. Reviewing the central height, temple connection, and density harmony with existing hair together, and thoroughly checking the design you have drawn out, is the key point of this video.
If you're wondering whether the hairline you have in mind will suit you
Let us know the style you want and what concerns you most. At Modi Hair Plant Clinic, we check your face and head shape, existing hair, and donor area condition, and then discuss applicable designs and transplant plans together with you.
Source
Modi Hair Plant Clinic YouTube, Director Lee Yu-jin. “This Is How We Proceed Considering Hairline Design Proportions I Female Hairline Hair Transplant I”. This article was reconstructed based on the explanations in the video and the case made public there.
This article is material intended to provide general medical information and does not replace individual diagnosis or treatment planning. The case introduced is the progress of one patient and does not guarantee the same result for every patient. After a hair transplant, pain, swelling, inflammation, scarring, and changes in sensation may occur, and suitability for treatment and the method are determined after examination.
See it in Director Lee Yu-jin's video
You can find in the original video the reasons for adjusting the design while actually drawing the line, along with the explanation of the female hairline case shown in the video.