Frontal density restoration for the thin band behind the hairline
The line can still be there while the area behind it looks thin. We check the section that shows when the hair is pushed back.
- Duration
- Varies by graft count
- Recovery
- Daily life in 1 day · sutures out after 10–12 days for strip
- Anesthesia
- Local anesthesia · sedation available
Frontal density restoration is a transplant that fills in the density of the band just behind the hairline, above the forehead.
The frontal area runs from just behind the hairline to the front of the crown. It is the first thing seen when a face is viewed head-on, so even a small drop in density is noticeable.
What matters in restoring density is placement, not volume. Sparse at the front and denser behind, so no boundary forms — that gradient is what creates the natural look.
MOLIV looks past the density of today to how the loss may progress, and divides the donor supply accordingly. Filling everything at once is not always the better choice.
Effects
- Reduces how much scalp shows when the hair is pushed back or wet
- Softens the density difference between the hairline and the crown
- Designed to fill between existing hair rather than replace it
Recommended for
- The hairline holds but the area behind it looks thin
- Scalp shows when the hair is pushed back
- Wanting to reinforce the front before the loss reaches the crown
Process
Assessing density — We confirm the difference between the frontal area and the crown, and how far the loss has progressed.
Planning the split — We decide which section the remaining donor supply goes to first.
Placement — Follicles are placed between the existing hair, building density from front to back.
Follow-up — We review how the grafts settle and whether the loss is still progressing.
Precautions
- Hair is still present in this area, so placement can disturb the follicles around it
- If hair loss is ongoing, hair that was not transplanted may thin later and the difference can return
- How the remaining donor supply is divided can matter more than how much is placed at once
Related FAQ
How does this differ from hairline correction?
Hairline correction changes the position and shape of the line; frontal density restoration fills the thin area behind that line. The two are sometimes done together.
Could it damage the hair already there?
Placement happens where hair is still present, so surrounding follicles can be disturbed. Controlling the spacing and angle to limit that is the core of this procedure.
My hair loss is still progressing. Should I do this now?
If it is progressing, hair that was not transplanted may thin later and the difference can return. We first judge together whether this is the stage to slow the progression with medication.
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.
Let us look at whether this is the section to fill now
The order changes with how far the loss has progressed and what donor supply remains. We confirm the current state, then decide the direction.