Temple hair transplant London — restoring receded temples the right way
Temples fall first and get noticed last. A well-designed temple restoration takes 400–800 grafts and can take a decade off your face.
Dr. Theo Marwick
Hair Restoration Surgeon · Marylebone
In short
- Temple points typically need 400–800 grafts per side.
- Angle design matters more than density — temple hairs lie almost flat.
- London cost: £3,500–£8,000 for both temples.
- Best done alongside hairline work; standalone is possible for early loss.
Recessed temples are the earliest sign of male-pattern loss and one of the most common concerns among women aged 30–50. They're also the most surgically forgiving area — and the most commonly overdone.
What temple restoration involves
Temple points are triangular. A natural temple has hair at 5–10° to the scalp, arrowing forward. Overshoot the angle and you get 'doll's hair' — the classic transplant giveaway. A good surgeon plans temple angles case by case, mirroring your original growth.
Cost and grafts in London
- 400–600 grafts per side, single-hair follicles only
- £4–£8 per graft (London 2026)
- Total: £3,500–£8,000 for both temples
- Session length: 3–5 hours
When temples alone are enough
For women with genetic 'A-line' hairlines or men in very early Norwood 2, temple restoration alone rebalances the face. For anyone with a receding front third, combine temple and hairline — otherwise the temples will look surgically detached from the frontal loss.
Frequently asked
Common questions
Are temple grafts different?+
Only single-hair follicles are used at the temples. Two- and three-hair grafts look unnatural at that low angle.
Do women get temple transplants?+
Yes — one of the fastest-growing procedures in London for women with genetic temple recession.
Will it look natural at close distance?+
With a good surgeon, yes. At bad clinics, no — the temple is where 'transplant hair' is most obvious.
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