BANAL / Hairline Design
Tie the hair back, tuck it behind the ears, let the wind reveal the hairline—hairline design is not made only to look good in photos.
Things we want to share fully in the clinic
Why we practice this way
When designing a hairline we first draw a line. But after surgery what remains on the forehead is not a neatly drawn line. The fine hairs in front, density behind, slightly different angles and directions, and small irregularities at the border must harmonize. Each time a follicle is implanted there is a choice that starts again, repeated thousands of times.
The proportions that look ideal to a doctor and the look a patient wants may differ. That is why we listen to why a patient wants a certain shape more than what shape they want. The places they used to hide in photos, the way they always swept their hair in one direction, the style they once wanted to try—all of these stories change what matters even on the same face.
Hearing what someone wants does not mean we simply operate to match it exactly. Lowering the hairline too much can separate it from existing baby hairs, and there are limits to expressing delicate borders with thick hairs. After understanding both what can improve and what is difficult, we look together for the balance between the current desired look and an appearance that will be acceptable long term.
The full story of our care
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Hairline Design / 01
When drawing a hairline you start with a line, but naturalness comes from making that line invisible. This is about thousands of small choices: thickness and density, angles and directions.
Hairline Design / 02
A doctor’s standards and a patient’s wishes do not always match. We first listen to why you want a particular shape, then find a design together within what is feasible—BANAL’s way of thinking.
Hairline Design / 03
Fullness and naturalness—of course both are desired, but surgery requires a delicate balance. I talk about the time spent learning from how hair looks after it grows and readjusting plans.
Hairline Design / 04
When you wear your bangs down versus tying your hair up, different areas become noticeable. We don’t just consider proportions; we ask about your usual style, the looks you want to try, and the limits of expression.
Hairline Design / 05
Between the clear desire to change and the worry about looking awkward. Lowering a hairline a lot is not simply greed, and lowering it a little is not always the correct answer. We discuss together a design that will still feel acceptable even after a long time.
A well‑considered choice
The areas that show when lowering bangs, revealing the forehead, or tying hair back are different. We consider not only height but also the M-shape, temples, and sideburns together.
Raising density alone can look artificial, and focusing only on naturalness can look sparse. We consider where thickness, angle, direction, and placement meet.
When deciding how much to reduce, consider not only current preference but also hair characteristics, future hair loss, and the long-term impression you want to maintain.
A decision made after sufficient explanation
Bleeding, infection, scarring, folliculitis, temporary shedding related to transplantation may occur. Density and naturalness have limits based on original hair thickness, direction, and occipital donor resources.
Your questions, answered
We listen to the desired shape first and then coordinate possible range by assessing facial proportions and hair condition. Not all designs are achievable.
Partial correction can be considered depending on current height, lateral width, and progression. The scope is determined through examination.
Yes. We consider your usual ways of tying or sweeping hair and which areas are exposed in the consultation.
No. Treatment is based on hairline shape, hair loss status, and the patient's goals rather than gender.
Simply increasing graft count does not guarantee naturalness. Hair thickness, placement, angles, and density distribution are important together.
There are limits due to existing hair thickness, so achieving fine baby hair may be difficult. We explain possible changes and limits in consultation.
Not everyone needs both procedures. Choice or sequencing depends on forehead height, lateral width, and scalp condition.
Yes. Photos help share the desired direction. However, identical results to another person are not guaranteed.
PARK SUHO
Plastic Surgery Specialist · Chief Director
“The most important thing is what the patient wants. If we only do what the doctor wants, eventually a second surgery will be necessary.”
SHIN SEUNGKYU
Plastic Surgery Specialist · Chief Director
“From the first surgery, the order and method should be determined well. If the order is reversed, you may miss the best result.”
KIM NARAE
Family Medicine Specialist · Chief Director
“We value natural beauty and facial harmony. We look at compatibility first for each individual.”
Your next chapter
From the hair style you want to your long‑standing concerns and small questions. We will take time and talk with you without rushing.
Consultation request →When drawing a hairline you start with a line, but naturalness comes from making that line invisible. This is about thousands of small choices: thickness and density, angles and directions.
Fullness and naturalness—of course both are desired, but surgery requires a delicate balance. I talk about the time spent learning from how hair looks after it grows and readjusting plans.
Between the clear desire to change and the worry about looking awkward. Lowering a hairline a lot is not simply greed, and lowering it a little is not always the correct answer. We discuss together a design that will still feel acceptable even after a long time.
A doctor’s standards and a patient’s wishes do not always match. We first listen to why you want a particular shape, then find a design together within what is feasible—BANAL’s way of thinking.