M-shaped hair loss, which progresses as if the left and right sides of the hairline are dented, is a typical male pattern baldness symptom. It got its name because the shape of the forehead retracting as the hair falls out resembles the letter M, the capital letter of the alphabet.
In addition to family history and genetics, there are various factors that can cause M-shaped hair loss, such as lack of sleep, overwork, smoking, stress, and hormonal imbalance. At the beginning of the symptoms, it is not noticeable, but the hair thins and becomes like fluffy hair, and it often falls out when washing and drying or brushing the hair.
If M-shaped hair loss is left unattended, it can progress to the top of the head, so active treatment in the early stage is important. Forehead hair loss with mild symptoms can be improved with a relatively simple non-incisional hair transplant.
Jeong Min-kyung, director of Momo Plastic Surgery[사진]However, if the scope is widened or already after massive hair loss, you may need to consider hair transplant surgery with incision, non-incision accompanied by partial shaving, or a combination of the two.
Dr. Jeong said, “Non-incisional hair transplantation is a method of harvesting hair follicles from the back of the head without cutting the scalp and then transplanting it to the bald area. There is no suturing process, and there is no worry of pain or scarring caused by it.” It also has the advantage of being able to treat hair loss without being noticed because the surrounding hair and the transplanted area are harmonized.”
Non-incisional hair transplantation is relatively simple, but meticulous treatment is the basis because the design, density, direction of hair, range and amount of hair that suit each individual are different.
After designing a personalized procedure, you need to reflect the know-how that can increase the engraftment rate to increase the satisfaction of hair transplantation. In particular, meticulous technical skills are required due to the nature of the procedure that needs to be implanted in a narrow area.
Dr. Jeong said, “Especially, since the main areas to be treated are the forehead and hairline, the flow with the face shape and existing hair must be naturally connected, and the engraftment rate must be sufficiently increased.” It is desirable to receive consultation and surgery from medical staff with clinical experience and know-how.”
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