Frontotemporal recession
We measure how far the hairline has moved back at the temples and how it progresses between reviews.
Aesthetic hair medicine · Torremolinos
Receding hairline treatment in Torremolinos
A hairline that moves back slightly with age can be normal; one that keeps receding year after year is not. We help you tell the difference and slow the retreat of your front hairline.
- Free hair consultation
- Hairline measurement
- Performed by a doctor
- Photo follow-up
Front hairline
Normal maturing or the start of hair loss?
In late adolescence, many men’s hairline moves up slightly and the temples become a little more defined. This is known as a mature hairline and, on its own, it is not a sign of alopecia. What is a warning sign is temples that keep receding, hair in that area becoming finer and shorter, or density being lost behind the hairline.
In most cases, a progressively receding hairline is caused by androgenetic alopecia. The follicles in the frontotemporal area are particularly sensitive to androgens and miniaturise earlier than those in other areas, which is why it is usually the first place you notice it.
Receding temples can also occur in women. In their case, causes such as traction from tight hairstyles or frontal fibrosing alopecia, a scarring alopecia that needs dermatological assessment, have to be ruled out. At the consultation we examine the area with trichoscopy, and measure and photograph the hairline so we can compare it at each review.
As with all androgen-related hair loss, time is not on your side: a miniaturised follicle can still respond, but one that has disappeared cannot. So if you have noticed your hairline changing over the last year or two, it is worth having it assessed rather than waiting until the recession is obvious to others.
This treatment is for you if…
- Your temples have receded over the last few years and are still moving back.
- The hair at your temples is finer or shorter than the rest.
- You style your hair to hide your forehead.
- You want to slow the recession before it becomes more visible.
If we see signs of scarring alopecia (shiny skin, loss of eyebrows or inflammation around the follicle), we will refer you to dermatology.
What we assess
Receding temples in detail
Miniaturisation
Trichoscopy shows us whether thick and fine hairs are growing side by side, a sign that the follicle is weakening but still active.
See androgenetic alopecia
Receding temples in men
Sooner or later they are usually accompanied by thinning at the crown. That is why we always check the whole head, not just the forehead.
How it works
Your treatment, step by step
01
Free consultation
We assess your case, answer your questions and explain which results are realistic for you.
02
Personalised plan
We design your treatment with the most suitable techniques, an estimated number of sessions and a price, with no obligation.
03
Treatment and follow-up
We carry out the sessions at our clinic in La Carihuela and review your progress to adjust the plan.
Treatments
How we treat a receding hairline
The aim is to preserve the front hairline and thicken weakened hair.
Medical foundation
Medication
The doctor assesses topical or oral treatments that slow miniaturisation. This is the foundation that allows the other procedures to work.
Stimulation
PRP for the frontal area
Platelet-rich plasma injections concentrated on the temples to activate weakened follicles.
See hair PRPAdd-on
Mesotherapy and microneedling
They improve the follicle’s environment and help active ingredients penetrate the treated area.
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DoctorPerformed by a doctor
MonthsGradual results
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about receding hairline treatment
Can a receding hairline grow back?
If there is still miniaturised hair in the area, treatment can restore its thickness and improve how the hairline looks. Where there are no follicles left, medical treatment does not grow new hair; in that case the option for filling in would be a transplant, and we will tell you so clearly.
Do the temples respond as well as the crown?
In general, the frontal area responds slightly less well to medical treatment than the crown, which is why it is especially important to start early, while the follicle is still active.
How do I know if my hairline is normal?
A mature hairline stabilises and the hair in that area keeps its thickness. If it keeps moving back or the hair becomes finer, there is probably some alopecia. We check this with trichoscopy and follow-up photos.
How many PRP sessions do I need for a receding hairline?
There is usually an initial phase of several spaced-out sessions followed by maintenance. We adjust the exact number according to how you respond.
Is the treatment painful?
You will feel the injections in the frontal area, but they are tolerable. We take steps to reduce discomfort and the session is short.
What is the difference between treating a receding hairline and having a transplant?
Medical treatment aims to preserve and thicken the hair that still exists in the frontal area. A transplant moves follicles from the back of the head to areas where there are none left. They complement each other: even after a transplant it is worth treating the alopecia to protect your own hair around the transplanted area.
How much does receding hairline treatment cost?
It depends on your case and the treatment recommended. At the free consultation we give you a fixed quote with no obligation.
Where are you?
We are at Calle Arenas, 12, in La Carihuela (Torremolinos, Málaga). We see patients from Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Málaga and the surrounding area.
Centro Ubud · La Carihuela, Torremolinos
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All treatments are subject to a prior professional assessment. Results are individual and may vary from person to person. Centro Ubud is an authorised healthcare centre in Torremolinos (Málaga). NICA 64610. Clínica UBUD S.L. · CIF B56756158.