Pattern recession
Common male-pattern loss may be suitable when donor supply and long-term planning support treatment.
What a temple transplant treats
The temples are the frontotemporal corners between the central hairline and the sides. Treatment may address an M-shaped pattern, asymmetric recession, a naturally high corner or selected loss after trauma.
Not every recessed temple needs surgery.
A mature adult hairline, ongoing pattern loss and inflammatory conditions require different management.
Diagnosis before design
Female temple loss
Traction, hormonal pattern loss and frontal fibrosing alopecia must be distinguished before surgery.
Stable asymmetry
Natural asymmetry may be softened, but perfect mirror-image symmetry is neither realistic nor always natural.
Why temple design is technically demanding
Temple hairs leave the skin at very acute angles and often change direction across a small area. Fine single-hair grafts are normally preferred. Incorrect angle, curl direction or density can make the work conspicuous.
Conservative closure of the corners
Closing the temples too aggressively can create a low, juvenile frame that becomes difficult to maintain if hair loss advances. The design should preserve donor hair and remain suitable with age.
Procedure and recovery
FUE or FUT may provide the grafts. The recipient sites are created to match natural direction, and grafts are placed with minimal trauma. Visible redness and crusting usually settle during early recovery, followed by a temporary shedding phase.
Risks and limitations
- unnatural direction or a plug-like leading edge;
- over-lowering the corners and using excessive donor hair;
- shock loss of fine native temple hairs;
- asymmetry, poor growth, scarring or pigment change;
- continued recession behind the restored area.
