What is normal?

The hairline typically begins four finger breadths above the eyebrows. There are "recessions", bald areas as the hairline moves from the midline.  These create the "part" in the hair.  These recessions line up with the corner of the eyes in their deepest parts. Hair density is thick enough to prevent seeing the scalp. The hairline itself is irregularly, irregular.  It does not form a perfectly straight line.  The hair blends into denser areas.

Comment : Personal preference has a lot to do with hair design.  Older men may feel more comfortable with a receded hairline and thinner hair.  Younger patients may request a lower hairline.

Self - Evaluation :

Wet your hair with alcohol to see where it is truly dense.  For hair surgeons, the question is not just what you look like today but five and ten years from now.  The approach to a receded hairline is very different if the hair behind it is also thin.  We look to see if the typical male pattern baldness is expected.  Your doctor will then choose a procedure that won't leave you with an island of hair plugs five years from now.

Was your mother's father (maternal grandfather) bald?  If so, you will probably loose more. Are you over fifty?  If you haven't lost your hair by now, you're probably Okay. Place four fingers on your eyebrows and see where your hairline begins. This divides your face by thirds.