Am I a Candidate for Forehead Reduction Procedure? (photo)

My cut-off typically for whether a patient is a better candidate for hairline lowering surgery vs a hair transplant based on how much lowering is desired and or what I can achieve is 15 to 17mm of lowering-  so you are right at the fence.  Of course there are many other factors that play into appropriate candidacy, which I suggest you discuss with a surgeon who is experienced in hair restoration surgery (not using technicians to perform the procedure but actually is the one doing the procedure).  And just so you are clear, when performed properly, the hairline lowering surgery does not need to change the position of the eyebrows.

Based on your photo you would likely be a good candidate for hairline advancement or forehead reduction. 1.5cm is frequently achievable but your scalp laxity is an important consideration. Hair grafts can be done as a second stage to camouflage the scar if necessary. Most patients don't require this though. 

The forehead can be reduced through a variety of different methods, and the best technique usually depends on patient preference. I perform forehead reductions through both hair transplantation (using either a strip or FUE harvest method), and through scalp advancement procedures, and both techniques have high patient satisfaction rates. It really comes down to the patient's lifestyle.
For patient's who want the quickest result, scalp advancement procedures tend to be the best option. The biggest downside with this technique is the scar, which takes several months to mature, fade, and allow hair to grow through the scar. With the hair transplant, the downside is that it takes 9-12 months for the transplanted hair to mature and start to show significant density and growth, AND many patients will end up wanting to pursue a second session to achieve maximum density. The upside with the transplant sessions is there is no linear scar along the frontal hairline, and the hairline can be tailored very closely to fit a desired look (adding density into the temples, curving the hairline, etc.). 
Both are great options! Be sure to see a surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery and hair restoration surgery in order to review all of these options in detail.
All the best,

Forehead reduction or hairline lowering surgery in Atlanta is a popular procedure.  Several factors determine if you are a candidate though 1.5cm is feasible in most people.  How mobile your scalp is when you put your fingers on your scalp and try to move it is a major consideration.  Also, previous surgery on your scalp or brow may preclude you from having surgery.  IMO, hairline lowering is better than hair transplant in my hands as the scar heals very well and patients are usually very happy as soon as day one.

Forehead reduction is possible.However, photos cannot tell a doctor if you would be a good candidate for a forehead reduction surgery. You need an examination of your scalp and understanding of risks with realistic goals/expectations. One risk is that forehead reduction surgery leaves a scar on the hairline no matter which surgeon or type of surgery performed. However, most of these scars are not as noticeable depending on how the individual heals. One limitation is that it does not round out the face (temple corners) like the photo you provided.  Hair transplant surgery can round out the hair line and lower the hair line.  However, hair transplant results are not immediate and the fullness and density will be less than a forehead reduction surgery.

Hairline lowering is the most popular way to lower a young female's hairline in my practice.  You appear to be a candidate for hairline lowering based on your photos, but a more thorough assessment would be done in my practice prior to offering you this procedure.

You are a candidate for a forehead reduction procedure in order to reduce the appearance of upper forehead convexity.  An excellent procedure with or without surgery (FUE) for your upper face. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian

Since you have a high hair line/receding hair line, the incision would be made at the hair line.  By using a beveling incision technique under magnification to preserve maximum hair follicles, the scar will be minimized as individual hairs will grow into the scar camouflaging it in many cases so that you could wear your hair pulled back. In other cases the scar may be visible but in that case micrografts could hide it.

 

You appear to be a good candidate for a forehead reduction.  There is a way to perform the procedure without significant brow elevation.

Hair grafting, forehead reduction?  Seriously, forgettaboutit.  First you are very attractive with a natural hair line.  The likelihood that a hair grafter can put in a hair line that won't look like something unnatural is low.  The reality that making an artful hair line that is as soft as your natural hair line is just about zero.  Unfortunately a forehead reduction has a similar issue.  The idea is that forehead tissue is removed just below the hairline.  The incision is beveled to allow hair to grow through the scar tissue.  I have seen one or two of these that looked amazing.  However, the vast majority of these cause the natural hair line to look compressed and unnatural.  I would choose carefully, you may trade your long forehead for a short forehead with a funky hairline.