The Drawn Hairline Is Different From What Was Transplanted a Week Ago!

Hello. I recently got a hair transplant in Canada. I am a resident of the United States. I didn’t have severe loss, but my hairline has always bothered me. It was very unsymmetrical and missing temple points on an otherwise full head of hair. I had a procedure last week and the swelling has just subsided the last couple of days. Well, what the doctor drew in for my hairline is very different than what is now on my head. My temple points are extremely unsymmetrical now, more than before. When looking at me directly, one temple point can be seen and looks great, but the other one is further back the side of my face and can’t be seen from front view. One is lower than the other… The way it is now, is not what was drawn on my head prior to the surgery. The doctor took a picture of me before the transplant, but did not take a picture of me after the hairline was drawn or after the procedure.

My question is, how do I approach this situation.. Is it the doctors responsibility to fix this for me or am I bound to this agreement even though it was not what was discussed and agreed on prior to surgery? I have seen tons of pics on forums of people who have had temple work done, even from this doctor, and none of them look as unsymmetrical as mine. Should I have this fixed asap or wait till my results grow in and go have it fixed then… I mean, it is ridiculous how much I have paid and it was a fairly easy procedure from what I understand.

The good news is that you had a photograph taken before the surgery, hopefully outlining the hairline that was proposed. If the transplant was done in the last 5 days, it would be unlikely that you could undo the problem work. The best thing is to communicate with the doctor and address your concerns.

You trusted the doctor to perform your surgery after all. It is all about communication and having a trusting relationship. My answer may sound generic, but it is really as simple as that. Your doctor should be very concerned if the work is unbalanced. You can always get a second opinion. Keep taking good photos of your hairline and growth.