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Can I Get Cosmetic Plastic Surgery to Flatten my Forehead?

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amz771Aug 9, 2008

I would like to get surgery to burr the forehead bone to make it as flat as possible, as mine extends outwardly, and also to lower my hairline a little bit down. I would like to know do what type of doctor (if any) performs this surgery and how much it costs. Thanks.

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Dr. Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
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Dr. Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Aug 22, 2019
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Dr. Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 285 Reviews
Answered on Oct 29, 2016
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Dr. Matthew Richardson, MD
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Dr. Matthew Richardson, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 176 Reviews
Answered on Mar 23, 2018
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Dr. Ross Blagg, MD
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Dr. Ross Blagg, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 66 Reviews
Answered on Aug 23, 2016
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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
4.9 | 234 Reviews
Answered on Jul 29, 2015
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Dr. Vartan Mardirossian, MD
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Dr. Vartan Mardirossian, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 74 Reviews
Answered on Apr 5, 2015
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Dr. John Bitner, MD
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Dr. John Bitner, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 164 Reviews
Answered on Sep 16, 2010
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 374 Reviews
Answered on Aug 22, 2010
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 161 Reviews
Answered on Jul 27, 2017
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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 79 Reviews
Answered on Jan 31, 2010
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