Does Forehead Reduction/hairline Lowering Look Natural?

First of all, of the over 50 surgical hairline advancement procedures I have performed, I have never had a patient complain that it looks unnatural.  With a fine hairline, there is a higher risk of the donor site scar being visible, so I may recommend that you more consider hair grafting.  However, there are many other factors that determine patient appropriateness for one or the other procedure-  I suggest you meet with a surgeon experienced in both procedrues.

Hello,
It is hard to find doctors for forehead lowering since they need to be experts in 2 areas.  First of all, doctors need to be experts in facial plastic surgery or plastic surgery to lift up the scalp area and advanced along the forehead.  The galea is released during this.  A key component is hiding the scar along the border of the scalp.
The second component is being an expert in hair transplantation.  The hairline is lowered and the scar is camouflaged through hair transplants. 
Look for a surgeon specializing both plastic surgery of the face and who does hair transplants.
Best,
Dr. Anil Shah 

Hair line lowering surgery is a good option in a patient with a high hairline with good hair density.  In certain cases it can be done in combination with hair transplantation.   Seek out the opinion of a surgeon who routinely performs hairline  and brow surgery. 

Forehead reduction is a great option and can look very natural when performed properly. In some cases, it does decrease the transition from fine, sparse hair and results in a stark contrast from dense hair to a lack of hair on the forehead. This is something that can be "refined" after the fact if needed with hair transplant grafts placed within and just in front of the healed surgical scar to create a "feathering" effect. In many cases, this is not necessary, and the hairline looks very natural.If patients are very concerned about the scar, hair transplant alone is a great option as well, but patients must be aware that multiple sessions might be required to achieve optimal density, and this whole process can take two years to complete.Be sure to see an expert to review all of the options in detail.Best,

If performed properly, the incision heals very well and the hairline can emulate the original hairline an individual has.  Yes, the healing of the incision is very technique and physician dependent and going to someone who has meticulous attention to their skin closures, performs an adequate beveling of the hairline, and minimizes tension at the incision to maximize existing hair follicle survival is important.

Thank you for your question.  Results from any surgery are undoubtedly dependent on the surgeon's technique and skill.  Natural appearing results require both preoperative planning as well as technique during the surgery.  In this particular surgery, if done correctly, it should look completely natural with the scar almost imperceptible once healed.  This is because the incision is made so the hairs will ultimately grow through the scar and hide it.  Hair density does help, but this has been done several times on patients without a thick hairline.  Hair transplant is another option to lower the hairline, but this may require 1-2 sessions and will take about 3-6 months until results can be seen.  But, both are definitely options for lowering the hairline.  I hope this helps!