Temporal Peaks Restoration: A New Innovation

Restoration of the normal temporal area is an essential part of modern hair restoration, but doing so is technically very difficult. That is why, in the past, hair restoration surgeons were reluctant to restore this area [1]. Various systems for classification of temporal point recession are available [2,3]. The male temporal area normally consists of a concave lower border whose superior margin forms the temporal point [4]. A different degree of recession may be noted on the right and left sides, which further stresses the need to restore the temporal peaks to balance the face [5]. The recreation of the anterior hairline without addressing the area of the temporal peaks produces the unnatural effect of wearing a hairpiece [4]. Although the temporal hair is not dense, the angles of the exiting hair are very acute (10° or less), which creates problems for the restoration surgeon. There is also a change in the hair direction in the upper and lower parts of the temporal peaks. The author hereby presents his technique for addressing the temporal areas.