Forehead Lengthening - How Much of a Gain in Length?

By elevating the hairline, usually through an incision made back within the hairline, the forehead can be extended by as much as 2 to 3 cm in a flexible forehead.  To achieve any more elevation, tissue expansion of the forehead would be indicated, something that few patients are willing to tolerate.

We can lengthen the forehead. This is typically done with a coronal brow lift and is ideal for someone with concomitant low eyebrows. The procedure coset 5,500$ at our office and requires an incision in the hairline. There is a 2 wk recovery period. Patients are very happy with this procedure over all and the hairline can be raised up to 2cm but keep in mind this will also raise the brows significantly so it is typically performed in an older population with low or ptotic eye brows.I hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC

Of course photos and preferably an exam is required for the best recommendation. The simple answer is yes there are procedures that will lengthen (or for that matter shorten it for others)  your forehead including endoscopically and with open approaches to the forehead lift.

I agree that a coronal forehead lift is the best procedure, especially if you need brow elevation as well - but it would be difficult to raise your hairline more than ~ 1cm.

Dear hersheykissy,

A forehead lift is a great surgery, but only in the appropriately selected cases.  Surgery is generally preserved as a last resort for most cosmetic issues.  A low hairline is not traditionally treated with a forehead lift.  This is a difficult question to answer without pictures.  First, you must decide the aesthetic ideal placement of your hairline.  If it is indeed too low, consider possible hairstyle changes as your hairline will likely lengthen with aging.  If you are certain that it is too low and prefer a more immediate change, consider laser hair removal or depilation along the frontal hairline.  Tissue expansion of the forehead is an option, but is less than ideal.  This essentially involves baloons placed beneath the skin that will stretch and lengthen your tissue.  It would be wise to visit one or several board certified plastic surgeons to gain some information and consider your options.

Good luck!!