Brow Bone Reduction or Forehead Augmentation Above Brow Bone?

Hi, there. Thanks for posting this question! As you mentioned, a prominent brow bone can contribute to a “Neanderthal” look. However, a forehead that slopes back may play a role, too. The goal of “forehead recontouring” is to bring the upper third of the face in harmony with the lower two-thirds by reshaping the underlying frontal structures. There are two possible procedures: brow contouring and/or frontal augmentation. Brow contouring addresses a prominent brow bone and... more

Boney orbital contouring can be done thru an Irregular Trichophytic incision. Hair grows thru the scar and not behind it so you do not need a bicoronal incision. The nasal issues you mentioned can be done at the same time. Examples of both are on my website.

To contour the forehead and get rid of the frontal bossing, one need a full evaluation and an x-ray to evaluate the bone thickness and the frontal sinus underneath. The bone can be shaved. One needs a full exposure with incision from ear to ear, the traditional bicoronal incision to expose the four nerves in the area and avoid them then avoid entering the frontal sinus. Sometimes one needs to use an acellular graft to further soften the forehead. As for the nose need full evaluation... more