M-shape hairline correction, filling the recession at both temples
An M-shape can be an early sign of hair loss still in progress. Before filling it, we confirm whether it is still progressing.
- Duration
- Varies by graft count
- Recovery
- Daily life in 1 day · sutures out after 10–12 days for strip
- Anesthesia
- Local anesthesia · sedation available
M-shape hairline correction is a transplant that fills the gaps in the front line left as both temples recede.
An M-shape forms as the areas above both temples recede while the centre of the front hair remains. What separates it from other corrections is that the forehead looks wider because of two corners, not because of the whole hairline.
So the first thing to establish is not the shape but whether it is still progressing. If male pattern hair loss is active, what is filled now will stay while the hair around it thins, and in a few years the shape changes again. In that case, slowing the progression comes first.
MOLIV settles on a line that suits the age of the face. Erasing the M-shape into a straight line looks open at first and then sits badly with the face. We leave the corners soft, and place sparsely at the front and more densely behind so the boundary blurs.
Effects
- Fills the receded corners and reconnects the front line
- Softens the M-shape that shows when the hair is lifted
- Designs a line appropriate to the face, so it does not read as artificial
- Placed along the flow of the existing hair so no boundary shows
Recommended for
- Both temples have receded and the forehead looks wider
- The hair is worn forward to cover the M-shape
- The corners show however the parting is changed
- Wanting to tidy the shape once the progression has been confirmed as settled
Process
Confirming progression — We first establish whether the loss is active or the shape has settled.
Designing the front line — We decide how far to fill the corners, to suit facial proportion and age.
Harvest and placement — Angle and density are matched to the flow of the existing hair.
Follow-up — We review how the grafts settle and whether the surrounding hair is still thinning.
Precautions
- If the loss is still progressing, untransplanted hair around it may thin and change the shape again
- Erasing the M-shape into a straight line can look wrong for the face rather than better
- We judge together whether this is the stage to slow the progression with medication first
Related FAQ
Does correcting the M-shape stop the hair loss?
Transplanted hair stays, but the progression of the hair around it does not stop. If the loss is active, reviewing medication alongside helps the result last.
Can the M-shape be removed completely?
It is possible, but we do not recommend it. A straight line that does not match the age of the face is immediately visible head-on. We find a line together that keeps the corners soft.
How does this differ from forehead height correction?
Forehead height correction lowers the whole hairline; M-shape correction fills only the two corners. The graft count and the design differ, and we separate them at the consultation.
How does recovery progress?
Mild swelling may appear for the first 2–3 days, and scabs fall away naturally over 7–14 days. Transplanted hairs shed temporarily between weeks 2 and 8, new growth begins around months 3–4, and the result matures over 6–12 months. The head doctor reviews your progress together at each follow-up visit.
What graft survival rate can I expect?
It varies with scalp condition and the treated area, but through a process designed to minimize follicle damage from extraction to placement, you can generally expect a graft survival rate of 95% or higher.
When can I wash my hair?
Gentle washing usually starts on day 3–4 following the method we guide you through, and from about a week on you can wash as usual. We help you with the first wash in person when you visit.
We start by confirming whether this is the time to fill
The order changes depending on whether the loss is active or the shape has settled.