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Forehead Reduction or Hair Transplant? (Photo)

Vivid50516Aug 16, 2022
Hi, I have a large forehead, and at the age of 25 I’m seeing some recession of the corners of the hairline, I’m probably progressing from norwood 1 to norwood 2. I heard that conducting a forehead reduction is risky due to the fact men experience male pattern hairloss, but, it may be appropriate if the doctor can recognize the exact pattern of hairloss, my question is, what would be appropriate, givin my age, and still, fairly strong hairline:Forehead Reduction or hair transplant?

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Dr. David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS
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Answered on Sep 1, 2022
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There are few things that plastic surgery can help in your case; brow and forehead shaping, lowering the hairline are surgical options, as well as breast augmentation with implants. It would be in your best interest to talk to your PCP and see endocrinologist regarding hormone levels/disbalance....

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There is only one way of lowering your hairline and making forehead look smaller. It is by means of hairline incision, in which a portion of your forehead skin can be removed (2-3 cm). This will leave fine, although darker zig-zag scar along your hairline. Hope this helps.

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