I'm not usually the type to write reviews like this, but since I got a discount from an event and the hospital staff were really kind, I felt half obligated and half just curious to share my experience. For costs and details, I’ve heard pretty rough estimates, so if you're curious about that, it’s probably best to consult directly. I’m not great at checking messages, so I might not be able to reply…
Anyway, my current state is that the person with a long, flat forehead and angular shape is in the process of slightly reducing and rounding things out. It feels like that. Today marks two weeks since the procedure, and I had a peeling treatment, and wow… I didn’t realize it could be this comfortable. Before, even sleeping was uncomfortable, so I had to be careful not to move around too much or scratch. Now, I can move around more freely, and I feel liberated. There's still some peeling left, but compared to before, it’s a world of difference.
I took three photos: before, on the day of the procedure, and at the two-week mark, but I’m not great at taking selfies, so they should be viewed just as reference points. The peeling is no joke, so anyone who dislikes it should be mentally prepared in advance.
I wasn’t initially thinking about my hairline; I was actually looking into forehead reduction first. My forehead is long, and with the angular style, I couldn’t go without bangs since high school… So I consulted two places for forehead reduction, and they both said similar things: my scalp elasticity is a bit low, so I can’t reduce it much, and it might be better not to do it at all. They didn’t push me into anything, which made me trust them more. One of them suggested a tune laser lifting, which I definitely want to try later.
But since my forehead remained the same, I started thinking, “What should I do now?” and I began looking into hairline options again. My goal was to slightly reduce the forehead length while making the angular shape rounder and more feminine.
I had consultations spread over two days, visiting three places on the first day. The estimates were around 2000 grafts, and one place was quite famous, so I had high hopes, but the number of grafts was more than I expected, which made me hesitate.
The second place I visited is where I ended up getting the procedure done. They offered non-incisional methods with no shaving or partial shaving, which was appealing. I felt hesitant about the incisional method due to my scalp elasticity. I also liked that they wouldn’t shave too much from the inside, and there were many female staff members, so I thought, “If they do women’s hairlines well, they’ll also pay attention to men’s.” That was a big factor too.
They said my face is long but proportionate, and suggested reducing it by about 1cm. They also said it would look more natural if they planted some hair in the temple area, so I got an estimate covering the height from the upper part of the M-shape to the temples. When designing, they carefully drew according to my face shape, aiming for a round and natural look. They kept asking for my input along the way, and when I asked for minor adjustments, they implemented them. The surgeon, being a specialist in plastic surgery, had a really detailed approach. The cost was within the range I expected, so I immediately booked for the following week and paid the deposit. The graft count was set at 2570, and later, they mentioned they added around 150-200 more.
On the day of the surgery… it’s a bit of a jumble, but I’ll write down what I remember.
As soon as I arrived, I received the warranty, spray, prescription, and we checked the design again. The line they showed me felt a bit different from what I had seen at another hospital, and when I asked why, they explained that each person’s face shape is different, so they adjust accordingly. They listened to me carefully, we chatted a bit, and then I received IV fluids and antibiotics before lying down for the hair cutting process. This actually took longer than I expected. I thought, “Is it normally this long?”
After the sedation, I felt almost no pain, and they kept checking if I was uncomfortable, which was nice. I felt like I was lying down for over five hours. My back and neck felt like they were going to break… The position was almost fixed, so there was no helping it. I just kept telling myself, “I’m going to look pretty, I’m going to look pretty.”
I heard that in other clinics, you often wake up to find everything done, but here I felt almost awake during the procedure, which was a bit tough. However, on the flip side, I could sense what the medical staff was doing, which strangely provided some reassurance. That day, I realized how long and detailed a hair transplant procedure can be.
When they were transplanting the hair, there was a moment when it felt like my head was being sucked into a machine, and I got a bit startled, but it turned out to be due to the tape sticking. When they removed the tape, it felt like some hair came out too, and I thought, “Oh no,” but they explained it would grow back. Still, experiencing that made every single hair feel precious, and I became overly sensitive about it.
Before, my forehead was almost completely square, but now it feels a bit rounder. However, I think I’ll need to wait until the hair grows more to see the actual shape, so it’s still a bit too early to say.
After everything was done, they shampooed my hair, dried it, and did an LED treatment. I had also done the LED treatment once before the surgery. Right before starting, the doctor suddenly asked, “What song do you like these days?” and played that artist’s song during the procedure, which was amusing and thoughtful. The head surgeon has a very neat style overall, and since I’m really sensitive to smells, I noticed there was no scent of cigarettes or anything unpleasant, just a nice fragrance, which was unexpectedly pleasant. All the staff were so pretty… It gave me a mixed feeling of happiness and a bit of envy.
After the surgery, when I went to settle the payment at the counter, the doctor came out again to explain the precautions and wished me luck for good graft survival. They mentioned that the hair in the temple area might not take as well due to its characteristics, so if it looks sparse later, they would provide free reinforcement. When I entered the patient room, there were snacks prepared, which made me feel good again with such little considerations.
So far, I’m fairly satisfied and keeping an eye on things, and I’m thinking of writing another review after some more time passes.