Can something be done to change the shape of the hairline?

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I have a wide forehead with the bones both sides near my hairline protruding noticeably. This combined with a receding hairline in my temples I think gives me a strong masculine look I'm not comfortable with. Maybe this could be disguised by filling in the receding hairline to the sides, but what other options beyond hair transplant are there? Including surgery and other non surgical options to look more feminine.

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

An SHA, or surgical hairline advancement, aka forehead reduction or hairline lowering surgery, refers to a surgical procedure that shortens the forehead by removing upper forehead skin and therefore lowers the hairline. It is more common in women because of the stability of the forehead hairline compared to men who frequently experience hairline recession from male pattern baldness. While forehead reduction most often refers to a surgical hairline advancement, another option is a hair transplant to lower the hairline and reduce the forehead.You appear to be a good candidate for the SHA procedure. Please review the attached educational material. 
Consult with an experienced hair restoration surgeon for a complete range of options that are appropriate for your situation. 
Gary Linkov, MD
Hair Specialist
Manhattan

Jesse E. Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

Although an FUE procedure would likely work for you, you might try non-surgical options first, including spironolactone and Rogaine.  Also, make sure that you are not tightly binding your hair with braids or when tying your hair back with bands.  This type of traction can cause hair loss as well.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

FUE hair transplant can be an option for forehead reduction,  correcting  receding hair line and asymmetry on your frontal hair line/forelock. I advice you have a FUE with 1800-2000 grafts; you would achieve the desired hairline in just one session of dense packing hair transplant.

Gaurang Krishna, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hair line reconstruction or lowering  hairline can be done with help of hair transplant with approx 1800 to 2000 grafts which is good options for  female with broader forehead,also if hairloss is severe and not stabilize then continue with hairloss medicines as well. It is also advised not to tie your hair in tight ponytails or any hairstyle which pull hair tight as it may also cause tractional alopecia and further recession of hairline.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Yes you can change the shape of your hair line using hair transplant. You have to make sure your hair transplant surgeon is familiar and is a specialist in hair transplant surgery. This is a very meticulous procedure and if not done right it will look bad. The direction and orientation of each recipient site needs to match your existing hair to give the most natural result.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

A hairline lowering surgery or a hair transplant lowering surgery can bring down the hairline to cover the bony problems you are describing.

Can something be done to change the shape of the hairline?

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