What is the difference between surgical advancement and transplant grafting?

Surgical hairline advancement involves a single incision at the existing hairline, physically moving the scalp forward to reduce forehead height by 1–3 cm. It delivers immediate results with a thin scar along the new hairline. Transplant grafting uses FUE or DHI follicular units to create a lower hairline without surgery, can achieve 2–5 cm of lowering, and leaves no linear scar — though full results take 12–18 months to mature.

How accurate is the hairline lowering simulation?

The simulator renders follicular units using Poisson-disk distribution at clinically realistic graft densities (25–50 grafts/cm²), with hairline curvature modelled from your uploaded photo. Actual results depend on individual scalp laxity, donor density, and surgical technique. Always consult a board-certified surgeon before making treatment decisions.

How many grafts are typically needed?

Most hairline lowering procedures via transplant require 1,500–3,000 grafts depending on the amount of lowering desired, the hairline shape selected, and whether temple triangle filling is included. The simulator lets you adjust graft count from 500 to 3,500 to explore different coverage levels.

Is hairline lowering popular in Korea?

Yes — hairline lowering (이마축소술) is one of the most requested hair procedures in Korea, where a smaller, rounder forehead is a widely held aesthetic preference. The Korean bell-curve hairline shape is included as a default option in our simulator for this reason.

What does the post-op timeline show?

The timeline slider models the expected growth phase: minimal visible growth in months 1–3 (shock loss phase), early fine hairs from months 4–6, noticeable density by months 7–9, approximately 85% of final result by 12 months, and full maturation by 18 months.

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헤어라인 교정 (이마 축소술)

이마 높이 조정 및 헤어라인 형태를 위한 수술적 전진술과 이식 이식 기법을 비교하는 헤어라인 교정 결과 시각화입니다.

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Overview

Hairline lowering addresses a high or disproportionately large forehead. Two primary methods exist: surgical hairline advancement involves an incision at the existing hairline, pulling the scalp forward, and excising excess forehead skin — lowering by 1–3cm with a thin scar along the hairline. Hairline transplant uses FUE/DHI grafts to create a lower hairline without surgery, achieving 2–5cm of lowering with 1,500–3,000+ grafts.

This procedure is extremely popular in Korea where smaller foreheads are culturally preferred. It’s often combined with hair transplant for temple corner filling. Ideal forehead height is 5–6cm for women and 6–7cm for men, measured from the brow to the hairline at center.

Our simulator shows dramatic before/after forehead proportion changes with Korean-style bell curve hairline design, temple triangle fill options, and forehead measurement overlay.

Key Benefits

이마 높이 극적으로 감소
한국식 벨 커브 헤어라인 디자인
수술적 대 이식 접근법 비교
관자놀이 삼각형 채우기 미리보기
이마 측정 오버레이

Pros & Cons

Pros

+즉각적인 가시적 결과로 얼굴 비율의 극적인 개선
+발표된 메타 분석 기반 낮은 합병증 발생률 (<1%)
+얼굴 균형을 향상시키는 영구적인 결과
+추가 밀도를 위한 모발 이식과 병행 가능
+모발 성장을 기다릴 필요 없는 단일 시술

Cons

−나이가 들면서 모발이 후퇴하면 보일 수 있는 새 헤어라인을 따라 남는 흉터
−절개 부위 주변 일시적 또는 영구적 탈모 위험
−감각 저하 및 이마 감각 변화가 일반적
−활동적이거나 진행 중인 탈모가 있는 환자에게는 적합하지 않음
−개인 두피 탄력성에 의해 결정되는 제한된 전진 가능

Who Is This For?

높은 이마 또는 큰 이마 대 얼굴 비율을 가진 환자, 특히 여성과 한국 미적 환자들 사이에서 인기입니다.

Quick Facts

Recovery Time

7-14 days (surgical), 7-10 days (transplant)

Procedure Duration

2-4 hours

Typical Cost Range

$8,000 – $14,000

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Common Patient Questions

Will it look natural?

Our 468-point mesh constrains deformation to anatomically valid ranges, preventing unnatural outcomes.

How accurate is the simulation?

Faceify achieves 0.04mm RMSD accuracy across validated facial landmarks.

Is my data private?

All processing happens in your browser. No images are uploaded to any server.

Can I see multiple options?

Yes — adjust parameters in real-time to explore different surgical approaches.

Disclaimer: Faceify Labs is an educational visual planning tool designed to facilitate patient-surgeon communication. It is not an FDA-cleared medical device. All previews are AI-generated approximations and do not constitute clinical diagnoses, treatment recommendations, or outcome guarantees. Actual results depend on individual anatomy, surgical technique, and healing response.

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