I am currently 14 years old and am very insecure with my forehead size and would like for it to be smaller. Would surgery be the best option? Or could I somehow make my hairline lower without it looking weird/awkward? Also what age would I have to be to get this procedure done?
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March 25, 2018
Answer: Reduction of forehead size in a 14 year old.
There are many factor used to determine if a hairline lowering procedure is appropriate such as facial 1/3 measurements, position of the hairline, etc.. Taking these measurements in the office and discussing them with the surgeon can be very helpful in understanding what is going on. ...
There is no absolute minimum age required to have a hairline lowering, but most surgeons would recommend a patient wait until at least 18 years of age so that they can make an informed adult decision. If there were an extenuating circumstance, such as severe teasing or bullying at school,...