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Apgujeong Hairline Hair Transplant: Is the Forehead the Cause of a Face Looking Bigger?

서진성형외과의원 - SEOJIN Plastic Surgery Korea · ▣ 예쁨을 위한 선택, 서진성형외과의원 ▣ · May 15, 2025

Apgujeong Hairline Hair Transplant: Is the Forehead the Cause of a Face Looking Bigger? What if the reason your face looks bigger is unexpectedly your forehead? If your forehead ap...

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Original post date: May 15, 2025

Translated at: April 20, 2026 at 4:20 PM

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What if the reason your face looks bigger is unexpectedly your forehead? If your forehead appears wide, the proportions of your face can look relatively larger, making your face seem bigger overall. That is why people who are naturally born with a wide forehead or those whose hairline has receded may feel that their face looks larger than it really is.

Because of this, your facial features may look less defined. In the case of women, many people who want a smaller face also feel stressed because a receding hairline makes the forehead look wider. Today, we will look at the causes of a face appearing larger and explain Apgujeong hairline hair transplant for those considering facial reduction due to a receding hairline.

What causes a face to look bigger?

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If your face looks bigger, what problems can that cause? When a face looks bigger, the facial features become less noticeable, and you may feel aesthetic insecurity because your face appears larger than it really is.

If you prefer a small face, a face that looks larger can be a concern. Some people naturally have a large face, but in other cases the face only appears larger because of certain causes.

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  1. Skin sagging due to aging

When skin elasticity decreases and the ligaments that support the soft tissues of the face weaken, facial fat can sag downward, which can be one cause of a face appearing larger.

  1. Facial swelling

People who eat salty foods, or who are under stress or have circulation problems, are more likely to develop swelling. When swelling occurs in the face, it can temporarily make the face look bigger. Facial puffiness can also appear easily when fluid metabolism is not functioning smoothly.

  1. Forehead

Interestingly, the forehead can also be a cause of a face looking bigger. If the forehead is wider or longer than average, the entire face can look longer and larger. If the hairline is irregular or receding, the forehead can appear relatively wider, making the face look bigger than it really is.

How the hairline affects facial size

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If the hairline is uneven or has begun to recede due to early signs of hair loss, and your face starts to look bigger, you may consider hairline hair transplantation. The hairline is an important area that affects facial contours. If the forehead is wide, the hairline is M-shaped, or the left and right sides are asymmetrical, the face can look relatively larger, which can make the overall impression seem stronger.

If such a hairline is naturally restored, a facial reduction effect can also be expected. Through hairline hair transplantation, if a natural curve and a hairline design suited to each person’s face shape are created, a facial reduction effect can be expected instead of facial contouring surgery.

For women, those with an overall wide forehead, a deep M-shaped hairline, or a wide-looking face due to the absence of sideburns, as well as those with an asymmetrical hairline, can expect a natural hairline and a facial reduction effect through hairline hair transplantation.

What are the effects of hairline hair transplantation?

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Hairline hair transplantation is a method of naturally correcting the hairline, which is the boundary between the forehead and the scalp. It involves harvesting follicles from your own occipital area (the back of the head) and transplanting them to the forehead and hairline area.

A facial reduction effect can be expected for those whose face looks bigger because of a wide forehead, a square forehead, or an M-shaped forehead. As hair is transplanted to the hairline, the forehead becomes narrower, creating the effect of making the face look smaller. For women, improving the hairline into a curved shape can result in a more natural-looking hairline.

✔ Forehead and hairline improvement: As the forehead and hairline are designed in a round and natural shape, a smaller and more delicate-looking face can be expected.

✔ Facial reduction effect instead of facial contouring: As the receded hairline is improved, a facial reduction effect can be expected.

✔ Freedom of hairstyle: As the forehead line is improved naturally, various hairstyles such as bangs and updos become possible.

✔ Balanced facial proportions: As the proportions of the upper, middle, and lower face become more harmonious, the overall facial balance can be expected to look more natural.

A design suited to each individual is desirable

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Natural Apgujeong hairline hair transplantation should ideally be performed while considering each person’s hairline and overall facial proportions. It is desirable to design the hairline in various ways while taking into account each person’s hair type, forehead shape, and natural appearance.

Since facial proportions differ from person to person, it is best to create a hairline design that matches the proportions suitable for you. Because naturally changing the forehead line can help improve the appearance of a face that looks larger, it is advisable to find and apply the hairline design that suits you through sufficient consultation with a medical team with extensive experience.

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