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Can I get a forehead reduction after having a hair transplant?

IconicpurrSep 14, 2022
I had an FUT 2ransplant, and the doctor lied about being able to lower the hairline. I now want forehead reduction surgery. Is this a good idea? I’m planning to have the surgery a year after my transplant. What are the risks?

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Dr. Cengizhan Ekizceli, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 2, 2023
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Timothy Osborn, MD

Your forehead is masculine but not overly prominent. Your chin would be much more impactful. I would say a genioplasty is a better option bc you need about 10mm+ of advancement. Chin implant is going to be under a lot of pressure which pushes them in a few millimeters so you lose some projection...

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Cengizhan Ekizceli, MD

Hello, thank you for your question, We suggest doing forehead reduction and than one year later , if needed we recommend doing hair transplantation. If you want to check the doctor's Instagram page, I added the link, you can take a look and have an idea about the surgery. We can offer you a...

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Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD

This is between you and your surgeon, so follow their advice on this. I would suggest my patient hold the isotretinoin (even low dose) prior to an aesthetic procedure, especially forehead reduction given the visibility of the scar.

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