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Hairline Raising? is This Possible.

hersheykissyAug 13, 2010
I have a short hairline. about 4 inches in width and 1.5 to 2inches in height. it is very small. is there a type of surgery to raise the hairline a few cms? what would this be called and how much would it cost roughly? thanks!

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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Answered on Aug 5, 2015
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Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD
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Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answered on May 13, 2013
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Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS
Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery
Answered on Dec 18, 2014
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Oct 22, 2016
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Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)
Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Sep 23, 2011
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Dr. Richard Galitz, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
Dr. Richard Galitz, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 13, 2011
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