I am a MTF pre trans, and I have a naturally very large forehead which I would like to make smaller, and I am also experiencing male pattern baldness on top of this. I want to get a surgery done to improve this, however I don’t know which would be the best option for me. I consulted a hair transplant doctor who advised that the hairline I desired is unachievable due to the muscles in the face. Which surgery should I get? Also would my hormone replacement therapy affect the hair growth?
2 photos
Answers (3)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Christopher J. Inglefield, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) says:
Thank you for your question. Without photos it would be difficult to advise you on the treatment options. Most soft tissue bulk in the brow are is due to muscle enlargement which is treatable with botulinum toxin injections every 3 to 4 months. Fat dissolving injections are not recommended in...
I think there are a few areas that you can focus on based on these photos. Forehead reduction and contouring and brow lift can really feminize the upper part of the face. For the midface, I would consider cheek augmentation and rhinoplasty with a lip lift and conservative lip augmentation. You...
Read 5 Doctor Answers
Recommended reading
Everything you need to know about Transgender Facial Feminization Surgery