How should I go about getting hairline lowered? (photos)

Based on your photos, you appear to have similar features to others who undergo these procedures.  Of course an in person consultation is best.  Most of my patients would choose the hairline lowering and later undergo a transplant just to reshape everything to give you a more rounded and feminine hairline.  

I see many patients are self-conscious about a high hairline and or thinning hair. Lowering the hairline can be performed in a one-stage procedure or a multi-stage procedure depending on the desired result.  
In a one-stage forehead reduction surgical procedure, a carefully placed and camouflaged incision is made along the hairline and used to advance the hair bearing scalp and shorten the forehead in one surgical procedure. This is the most common method that patients choose, as it is quicker and only requires one procedure. Another option for hairline lowering is hair transplant, which can be performed to lower the hairline. Hairline lowering with hair transplant does not require any linear incisions along the hairline, but does not usually attain the same density as a hairline advancement procedure with only one hair transplant session. Most patients will need at least two transplant sessions for the best results.
In some cases, patients will choose to combine the two techniques: they will have the one-stage hairline advancement procedure to move the hairline down a few centimeters, and then come back 6-12 months later to have a few hair transplant grafts placed just in front of, around, and in the scar in order to camouflage it even more. This entirely depends on patient preference, their particular anatomy, and how well they heal after surgery.All the best,

Hair line lowering or forehead reductions may be great option(s) to address your forehead.  The first step is to educate yourself with what is possible and the types of surgeries out there.  The best way to understand your options would be to have a consultation with a doctor who does these type of procedures on a regular basis. 

There are definitely two solutions to your concerns.  You can have either a pre hairline forehead incision to lower the hairline or hair transplant procedure.  At 19 years old I might suggest starting with hair transplant procedures because in order to lower the hairline, even with release of the scalp, to get the best result you would need to elevate your brow. I suspect that your brow does not need a great deal of elevation and you might end up with a surprised appearance following forehead lowering. 

Thank you for your question and photo! You would benefit from Either a forehead reduction or a hair transplant! I suggest you seek a board certified plastic surgeon and have a consultation! Best of luck!Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman EstatesOakbrook Orland Park

The simplest and most reliable way you can reduce your forehead height is by an upper hairline incision forehead reduction and scalp advancement. This can be done with a beveled incision at the hairline that allows the hair to grow through the scar, making it unnoticeable. The brow could be lifted as needed, but in your case the brows are in proper position. The scalp is advanced to fill the gap after the upper forehead excision. Ideally the forehead is about 5 cm high as measured from the top of the eyebrow to the hairline. You need to be seen to learn more about the details and to validate these suggestion.

Thank you for the question. I specialize in this area so I see a lot of patients who have the same Concern. You can either have a forehead reduction procedure or hair transplant or both. I prefer forehead reduction for women in general. Consider a consultation to discuss these options in detail and find out the best way to proceed. 

Two options for lowering the overly high female hairline-  hair grafting (transplants) and hairline lowering/forehead reduction surgery.  There are different indications and outcomes that can be achieved with each approach, and it is important that you be properly advised as to realistic outcomes.

I understand your fruition with the high hairline. I suggest you consider the Irregular Trichophytic Hairline Incision technique that I described many years ago because the results are immediate with hair of normal uniform texture and density. Hair will grow through and in front of the incision so the patient has total freedom of hair styling.

The hairline advancement surgery will give you an immediate result but there is a limit of about 1 inch for such a surgery to work well for you. If the distance is significantly more than one inch, then a hair transplant lowering procedure might be better for you. You should be evaluated by an expert.