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Temple Hair Loss and Hair Transplant


Dr. Karen Owen

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Written by Erin D. Updated on 22 Aug 2024

The temples are defining features of our faces and one of the first areas where hair loss becomes apparent. To combat the effects of temple hair loss, especially after the age of 30, temple hair transplant is growing increasingly popular. Read on to learn all about temple hair loss including symptoms, costs, pros & cons, and treatments.

What Is Temple Hair Loss?

One of the most common forms of hair loss is androgenic alopecia (AGA) as it affects around 85% of men and 33% of women in areas such as the temples, back, and top of the head. 

Located on both sides of the head, the temples define the shape of your hairline. Losing hair at the temple or temple hair loss can lead to a receding hairline that may morph into a V-shaped hairline or widow’s peak in severe cases.

Causes of Temple Hair Loss

Male pattern baldness or AGA is the most common cause of temple hair loss. This form of hair loss occurs due to the increase of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which restricts hair growth by inhibiting hair follicles. 

Other various factors that can expedite hair loss in men and women include:

  • Too much stress 
  • Wearing hair tightly (Traction Alopecia)
  • Side effects of medication
  • Hormonal imbalances 
  • Deficiencies
  • Nicotine abuse

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How does a temple hair transplant work?

To restore hair density in the temples, many patients opt for a temple hair transplant. This is a hair transplant procedure that typically takes around 200 to 500 grafts. The main transplant techniques used for temples are Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Direct Hair Implantation (DHI). 

 

Hai Transplant FUT or FUE

 

The end result of a successful temple hair transplant is the restoration of hair density at the temples with a natural hairline.

Pros and Cons

Pros Cons
As the hair at the temples frames the face, temple hair transplant can define facial features, giving patients a more youthful look. Temple hair transplant is very tricky to do because it is more of an art than a science. The hairline needs to look natural which requires a lot of expertise.
It can restore hair density and create a natural hairline to avoid forming a widow’s peak. It is only good if you have hair loss in the temples and does not work for more advanced levels of hair loss.
If you have a low to moderate level of hair loss that is centered around the temples, this hair transplant is a cost-effective remedy.
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Who is a good candidate for a temple hair transplant?

Temple hair transplant does not seek to solve severe hair loss as it focuses on the temple area. Patients who are losing hair at the crown and temples are the best candidates for a temple hair transplant. Having good hair density in other parts of the head, such as the back of the head is also a requirement. These can act as donor areas to harvest healthy hair follicles for the transplant. 

Your hair doctor will determine your suitability for a hair transplant depending on your donor area, medical history, and hair transformation goals. In some cases, patients are prescribed non-surgical treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride.

Cost of a temple hair transplant

Temple hair transplants often use anywhere from 200 to 300 grafts to cover the crown and hairline region. Typically, other types of hair transplant require anywhere from 2,500 to 3,000 grafts to cover a larger area depending on the patient’s requirement. 

 

 

While the overall cost of a temple hair transplant will depend on the region, doctor, and your transplant area, it is likely to be more cost-effective than a full transplant. It might cost you anywhere from £3,000- £6,000.

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Methods for a temple hair transplant

There are many methods of hair transplantation available in the world today but temple transplants primarily use FUE and DHI techniques

Prefer FUE over other techniques due to its short recovery times, noninvasiveness, and effectiveness. The FUE hair transplant process begins by harvesting hair follicles from the donor area. 

The donor area is usually a region on the patient’s head with decent hair density e.g. the back of the head. These follicles are then inserted into the temple region to restore the thinning or balding hairline. 

Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) is an advancement of the FUE method that aims to provide a thicker hair density, lower bleeding rate, and increased hair follicle survival rate. The main difference between DHI and FUE is that it eliminates the need for incision by making use of the Choi Implanter pen.

Once the follicles are extracted from the donor areas, they can simply be implanted into the balding region with the equipment. DHI Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the most popular hair transplant method in the world today. Many s more time-consuming and expensive than the FUE procedure.

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Alternatives

Temple hair transplant is not the only solution for temple hair loss. In fact, your doctor might recommend you non-surgical treatment plans to combat hair loss signs at the early stages of baldness. These treatments can include:

  • Finasteride treatment
    Finasteride is a popular treatment option for male pattern baldness. The main reason behind baldness is known to be the conversion of testosterone into DHT. Finasteride halts this process, slowing down or completely removing hair loss. The medicine is only available through a prescription that can be acquired from your doctor.
  • Minoxidil treatment
    Originally used for the treatment of high blood pressure, Minoxidil is also sold as an antihypertensive drug. The connection between Minoxidil and hair restoration was discovered purely by luck. It typically comes as a topical solution that is applied directly to the scalp and is useful for both men and women.

Frequently Asked Questions

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