In females, I lower the forward growing frontal hairs by surgically advancing the scalp. And, in the same operative session I will transplant individual hairs to bring the vertically growing temple hairs forward. The donor hairs come from within the temples creating no additional scars or need...
Hair line lowering surgery should not change your facial features other than the obvious resulting smaller forehead. Your forehead and scalp may "feel" tight but it should resolve over time.