How to Successfully Redo a Failed Hairline Correction: Important Points to Consider - Hair Transplant

Many people who have undergone hairline correction surgery to fix a wide and high forehead or M-shaped angles find that their results are unsatisfactory. They may end up with an unnatural “doll hair” appearance, still look like they have a wide forehead, or have coarse, curly hair sticking out in the front. Consequently, they consider a secondary correction.

At our clinic, where many such individuals come for corrective procedures, we place special emphasis on certain points to successfully redo failed hairline corrections from other clinics. Those considering secondary correction surgery will find these tips useful.

To safely remove and redo the hair in the awkwardly shaped, rounded hairline areas, it is first crucial to analyze the reasons for the initial failure and redesign the hairline. This determines which areas need hair removal and to what extent.

Woman Seeking Revision Surgery Due to Unnatural Hairline from Previous Hair Transplant at Another Clinic – Before Revision

Many patients come to us after previous hairline corrections that filled the M-shaped angles with a rounded design, making the sides look narrower and the forehead appear higher, resulting in an awkward and disproportionate look. This can also make the face seem larger.

In designing for secondary correction, one should not simply approach it by filling in a wide or high forehead. It is important to consider the proportions of the forehead in relation to the entire face, including the positioning and spacing of the eyes, nose, and mouth, and even the shape of the jaw. This is where the expertise of Dr. Lee Byung-kwon, a specialist in facial plastic surgery, comes into play.

Removing improperly implanted coarse hairs from the side areas and re-correcting the hairline with finer hairs – 2 weeks after correction.

Removing improperly implanted hairs is not easy. Each hair follicle must be meticulously removed without damaging the skin. At our clinic, the chief surgeon skillfully performs both the removal and the implantation surgeries directly.

Creating an optimal environment to enhance follicle survival before surgery is also essential. We use proven, safe, and effective laser devices commonly used in dermatology to improve blood flow to the scalp in the transplanted area, enhancing follicle survival rates post-surgery.

For those who previously had follicles extracted from the back of the scalp via FUSS(FUT)s, visible scars can remain for a long time. Techniques that minimize the FUSS(FUT) width and depth and allow for quicker scar recovery are crucial. Without such techniques, deep and long-lasting scars can result. In secondary corrections, we can proceed with FUSS(FUT)s or FUE methods considering past scars and the resulting lower hair density in the surrounding areas. We also offer reconstruction surgeries (scar removal or implantation in the scar area) based on our experience with micro-surgery for scar skin restoration.

Patients with coarse or curly hairs sticking out in front of their hairline can achieve a natural look with a gradual transition from baby hairs to finer hairs.