I'm considering a forehead reduction, but after researching before and after pictures and reading up on it, I'm not sure anymore. It seems the best candidates are ones with a thick hairline, and my hairline isn't very thick. That and in most of the after pictures I've seen the hairline looks almost plastic, like you can easily tell that it's been lowered. Is it something that changes from doctor to doctor, or do all procedures have this affect? Is a hair transplant a better option for me?
Does Forehead Reduction/hairline Lowering Look Natural?
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Hairline lowering is an effective way to improve facial proportions. We developed the Irregular hairline incision to camouflage the incision so hair will grow through and in front of the incision so the patient can style their hair anyway they desire. In patients who do not have thick hair it is technically easier to achieve a softer, natural hairline.
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.
Web reference: http://www.foundhair.com/pages/hairlineadvancement.html
Aesthetically speaking, the real issue is the incision that is right along the frontal hairline. The frontal (forehead) skin is then removed and the hairline lowered. However, the hairline normally has villous hairs that break up "the line" appearance of the hairline making it appear more natural. The incision, as mentioned, removes these villous hairs as well as the forehead skin making the incisions and hairline to noticeable IMO. You may want to consider hair transplants as a more viable means of lowering the frontal hairline.
Web reference: http://www.drfpalmer.com
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The best forehead reduction by hairline lowering results do come from those patients that have a good frontal hairline density and pattern. The scalp advancement almost always creates a fairly straight hairline which I think you understandably are calling unnatural. To avoid that concern and if your hairline does not have a good density, then you may be better off considering hair transplantation. Always remember you can always do hair tranplantation after a hairline lowering to make it look more irregular and natural looking iof it is unacceptable.
Web reference: http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com/browlift
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!
All doctors can be trained in surgery but cosmetic surgery is part "art". Not all equally trained doctors will be great cosmetic doctors. If you are considering surgery, research the doctor as well as the procedure.
Both are procedures that can decrease the length of your forehead. If you are a male, grafting may give you a better result but realize additional grafting or other procedures will be needed if you develop a receding hairline. If you are female, a browlift should easily produce the result you desire. The incisions can be done such that hair will grow through the scar and make it less noticeable. Talk to your surgeon about your goals and let them help you to the correct decision for yourself.
this procedure can look natural. if the skin is cut at a bevel, one can create a scar where some hair grows through the scar. if the suturing is done well and the sutures are removed early, the scar can be very minimal. generally we try to preserve the shape of your natural hairline, but it is lowered to give you the appearance you desire.
The natural look of a surgical result is dependent on the technique of the surgeon. This operation is especially so. There are multiple factors of patient selection and details in technique that can result in consistent natural looking, undetectable results. A hair transplant may be no more or more less natural looking, again depending on the judgement and skill of the surgeon.
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.
Web reference: http://www.northsideplasticsurgery.com/facial-plastic-surgery-procedures-atlanta/hairline-lowering/
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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