A particular form of a forehead lift known as a forehead reduction can be performed to reduce a high forehead. This should be distinguished from frontal hairline recession from alopecia which may require hair transplantation.
Is forehead reduction possible?
I have a high and wide forehead. Is a forehead reduction possible, where the skin at the corners will be pulled in to bring the hair line down? If so, what is the estimated cost and recovery period of this procedure? Thanks.
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11 answers to “Is forehead reduction possible?”A: Forehead reduction is possible using a pretrichial (hairline) incision.
Forehead reduction is possible using a pretrichial (hairline) incision. It is essentially a 'reverse forehead lift'. This procedure can lower one's hairline and elevate the brow position simultaneously. Healing time is approximately one week. Costs will vary from surgeon to surgeon and... more
A: Yes, forehead reduction is possible
Jaco, Forehead reduction surgery is a common procedure. It is very similar to the procedure performed for brow lifting. It would be nice to see a picture of your forehead, since hair line, brow position, skin quality and many other factors go into surgical decision making for incision placement and plane of... more
A: Pre-hairline brow lift
It is possible to bring the hairline forward, and reduce the non-hair bearing forehead area with an open brow lift technique. An incision is made just at the hairline, and the brow is lifted & excess non-hair bearing skin is removed. This will leave a scar but will reduce the height of the brow... more
A: Forehead reduction is now commonly performed
Forehead reductions are now commonly performed. There is indeed a way to reduce the high forehead. Patients who have a congenitally high forehead can benefit from browlifts which both elevate the brow and lower the hairline (pretrichial; subcutaneous). Many patients who have had coronal browlifts or... more
A: Forehead reduction is possible
A forehead reduction can be performed by advancing the scalp forward and removing excess skin from the top of the forehead. It is basically a reverse browlift. In terms of recovery you are probably looking at about 1-2 weeks. Price varies around the country, but somewhere in the neighborhood of $5-10K.
A: Yes, design of incision varies to minimize scar.
Forehead reduction is definately a possibility. Obviously some skin needs to be removed to decrease the distance from the brow to the hairline. The design and implementation of this incision can differ depending on the hair line, the amount of skin to be removed, the likelihood of future hair loss... more
A: Pretrichal Forehead Lift
Hello, As the others have mentioned, these operations are the only reliable ones I know when the forehead length exceeds 6 cm. They can be difficult in balding male patients as further hair loss exposes incisions and erases some of the gains that have been made. Cost relates to experience and facilities. A low... more
A: Forehead Reduction Options
Female forehead reduction is a necessary tool in brow reduction. Essentially a scar is placed just anterior to the hairline. The scalp and hair is elevated and released, allowing it to be pulled forward. The release of the scalp is called a galeotomy. While doing this, the brows can be elevated and lifted.... more
A: Subcutaneous forehead lift
Subcutaneous forehead lift with a hair line incision is a very powerfull tool to lift the forehead and also to lower the hair line. The incision is designed along the hair line so the scar will be well hidden. Recovery is within a week and of course depends on other procedures as well. Cost varies between... more
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24 Jan 2009
A browlift performed at the hair line (pretrial) will reduce the height of the forehead. The incison is usually less visible if it is irregular instead of a straight line. It also helps to bevel the incision and starti it just behind the hair. Then when the hair regrows, it wil grow through the incison, further disquising it. Bruising can persist for 1 to 2 weeks. if youdon't want anyone to know what youhave done, hide out for two weeks. It is typically easier for women to hide all tell-tale signs since they can use make-up. Cost varies considerably by area. You would have to have a consultation to determine price..
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26 May 2009
Thank you all for the information. I came upon this site by googling "forhead reduction surgery". Though many of you Doctors have posted here that forhead reduction surgery is "common" Many Dr's offices I have contacted have no clue what I am talking about.They say, "oh yes we give face lifts"(forhead lifts). When I tell them I have a large forhead and I am looking to minimize the size they inform me they do not peform that surgery. I live in Arkansas. I have yet to see any other before/after photos supporting this surgery is "common". The only photos circulating right now are the ones from a plastic surgeon in California. I didn't waant to travel that far. The closet surgeon on this message board is Dr. Kasden. I look on his site but it doesn't look like he offers this procedure. I would like to see my forhead smaller. I am a 28 year old female. Would I loose any of my hair, have any of you performed this type of surgery on an African American? I forgot to mention, my forhead is exactly 7cm directly above my eyebrow to my hairline...Scary.. I heard many of you mention this procedure may change the shape of your eyebrows. How is this possible? One more question, Is the incision from ear to ear? What would shaving of the forhead bone (bossing)be neccessary (if the forhead protrudes)? Would that be included in the procedure fee? Any help and pictures would be greatly appreciated. I hope all of you have a wonderful day. Thank you.