On the photo above you can spot a difference between going “conservative” vs “aggressive” with your hair transplant strategy as a Norwood 3.
Conservative strategy means slightly lowering the hairline on the corners but no temporal hair restoration.
Aggressive strategy usually means not only lowering the hairline on the corners to the lowest possible point, but also restoring the hair on the temples.
The lowest possible point on the forehead for the start of the new hairline is exactly at the border with the top of the scalp and forehead muscles. Wrinkling your forehead as a Norwood 2 or higher can tell you how low your new hairline could be potentially positioned.
Although there is always going to be a temptation to go for the aggressive approach with more defined hairline and temples giving your face a better frame, often times it is not the smartest choice long-term.
Trying to restore your almost juvenile-like hairline can work exceptionally well for candidates who:
- Are already in their 30’s, 40’s and older
- They have low hair loss potential in the future
- Candidates are on an anti-hair loss medication e.g. Finasteride and Minoxidil
- Their current hair loss progression is not as advanced (Norwood 2 – Norwood 3)