If Both the M-Shaped Hairline and the Crown Look Thin, Where Should a Hair Transplant Start?

Are the M-Shaped Hairline and the Crown Planned the Same Way?

For the M-shaped area, we assess how far along the hairline at both temples the restoration should extend. At the crown, hair spreads in multiple directions from the whorl, so we check both the extent seen from above and the direction of existing hair. Even for the same area size, the required amount of transplanted hair may differ depending on the thickness and density of the remaining hair. [Hair Transplant Hair Count Calculation Criteria]

When the Transplant Is Planned Starting with the Front Hairline

If the empty areas at both temples concern you most when looking in the mirror or when wind lifts your front hair, you can consult about restoring the front first. The transplant area varies depending on whether the central hairline is maintained while connecting the sides, or whether the density of the central front hair is also restored. At Modi Hair Plant Clinic, we examine from the front and side how the existing front hair and the new hairline will connect. [Modi Men's Design Transplant]

In What Cases Is Treatment Progress at the Crown Observed First?

If thinning hair remains around the crown whorl and hair loss is ongoing, you may discuss medication with the medical team, observe the progress, and then reassess the transplant area. If the crown is your main concern, suitability for crown transplantation is also evaluated first. In this case, we look at the extent around the whorl, the condition of existing hair, and the follicles available for harvesting together. [Modi Men's Design Transplant] [Reference 2]

The two before-and-after photos are area-specific cases. The scalp may appear different depending on the camera angle, lighting, hair length, and styling, and the transplant amount and results vary from person to person.

Criteria for Deciding Between a Single Session or Multiple Sessions

Transplanting One Area First

If one area, either the front or the crown, is clearly of greater concern, or if the donor area has limited capacity to restore both areas at once, the plan can be narrowed to the area to be restored first.

Transplanting Both Areas Together

If both areas are suitable for transplantation and the donor area condition allows, both can be restored in the same surgery. The transplant amount is allocated after reviewing the area to be filled and the target density for each region.

Reassessment After Hair Loss Treatment

If existing hair is thinning rapidly, the treatment progress can be checked first. Changes in hair thickness and visible scalp are then reviewed to determine the area that will need transplantation. [Reference 2]