{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Evaluation of hair transplantation for improving unnatural hairlines after laser hair removal: A multicenter retrospective study.
{Author}: Fu D;Tang Q;Huang J;Xian H;Zhang J;Gao Y;Guo Z;Yi Y;Hu Z;Miao Y;
{Journal}: J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
{Volume}: 95
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Aug 4
{Factor}: 3.022
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.05.054
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Laser hair removal treatment for hairlines with an unsatisfactory appearance often leads to an unnatural appearance; however, few studies have reported treatment outcomes.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To explore the satisfaction rate of laser hair removal involving the hairline.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Retrospective analysis.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Data from 5 clinical institutions.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Patients (915; 630 female and 285 male) who underwent laser hair removal.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Issues associated with hair removal were classified, and their proportions were calculated. Hair transplantation was performed to improve the appearance of different hairline issues.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Relevant indicators of hair transplantation and postoperative effects.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Overall, 82 patients were unsatisfied with their hairline appearance; of these patients, 58 underwent hair transplantation to improve the hairline. Additionally, demographic statistics showed that 68% and 32% of patients were in the 20 to 30 and 30 to 40 years age groups, respectively; there were no patients in the 40 to 50 years age group. Among female patients who underwent hair transplantation, 25% had a poor hairline position, 64% had a stiff hairline appearance, and 11% experienced both issues. Among male patients, 50% had a stiff hairline appearance, 28% had temporal absence, and 22% experienced both issues. Surgical treatment included moving the hairline forward and rebuilding the frontal curves. All patients were satisfied with hair transplantation outcomes.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Laser hair removal can result in diverse types of unnatural hairlines. Hair transplantation has been proven to effectively improve the aesthetic appearance of the hairline.