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The Natural Hairline, Part 2
Continuing our previous blog post, we are back with Part 2 of the Natural Hairline. As promised, we go through the main zones of the hairline in detail, so that in the end you get a comprehensive picture of this critical area of hair transplantation. Let us begin:
~Part 1 of the natural hairline can be read by clicking the words highlighted in gold! Below you can see a fine example of a new and natural hairline created from a moderate number of grafts:
The transition zone of the natural hairline:
The transition zone consists of the first 1-5 cm of the hairline. The front of the hairline should be irregular, but as we move toward the top of the head, more and more regularity can be found by the time it reaches the defined zone. Close observation of normal transition zones reveals a number of specific elements that together create this overall effect. The overall effect is made up of the following two factors:
Micro-irregularity - It is important to vary the density along the transition zone. Careful examination of normal hairlines shows that the triangular, "segmented" areas of higher density on both sides contribute greatly to the appearance of irregularity. This form of irregularity is called "micro-irregularity", because it is noticeable only when looking closely. It is a natural tendency during hair transplantation for specialists to fill in the gaps caused by this micro-irregularity in the transition zone, but this habit must be abandoned in order to prevent a hairline that looks too straight.
Macro-irregularity - If one stands further back and examines the hairs from a distance, the path of the front edge is more serpentine than linear. This form of irregularity is called "macro-irregularity", because it is noticeable when the hairs are observed from afar. Micro- and macro-irregularity work together in the transition zone to create a natural-looking hairline.
As can be seen, reconstructing a completely vanished hairline is one of the biggest challenges in the profession. In such cases it is not enough to follow the line of a well-drawn hairline; it depends on the training of the treating physician whether the new hairline looks natural. In the picture on the left is the consultation, on the right the day of surgery; scroll down for the final result!
In the front part of the transition zone only single-hair FUs may be used, otherwise we create a hairline that is too dense. Sometimes a few isolated, very fine hairs, so-called "sentinel" hairs, are scattered in front of the transition zone. The width and density of the transition zone must be set according to the severity of hair loss.
The greater the degree of hair loss, the wider and more diffuse this transition zone must be, imitating the pattern we see when more severe hair loss occurs in nature.
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The defined zone of the natural hairline:
The defined zone is the 2-3 cm wide area located directly behind the transition zone. In this area the hair must develop a higher degree of density, yet still look completely natural under close inspection.
The grouping of two- and three-hair FUs in this area gives our hairline a denser look, thereby limiting the visible distance next to the transition zone. This visual effect is therefore not created by hair growing directly in the transition zone, because then the hair would appear as an unnaturally straight or solid line.
The growth of the transplanted grafts is clearly visible in the pictures. On the left is the one-week result, on the right the one-year result. 1,510 grafts were transplanted.
Frontal tuft area:
The frontal tuft is a small but aesthetically significant oval area that covers the central part of the defined zone directly behind the transition zone at the midline. Besides being imperceptible, this area must be even denser than the rest of the defined zone.
Its significance is best illustrated by the optical illusion we would see when looking at an almost completely bald person whose frontal tuft area alone is not thinned. Seen from the side, it would give the impression of thick hair, yet reality tells otherwise.
We have now reached the end of our two-part article series, and we hope we have provided enough information about creating a natural hairline. We know well that most clinics do not define and assess the regions of the hairline this precisely, but with professionalism in mind we try to show you the strict principles our physicians follow when intervening in the course of nature.
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