Low Forehead. Wanting Surgery? (photo)

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I have always had a very ow forehead which is barely up to 2 inches (If that) from my brows. It is also flat but whenever I pull my hair into a bun it appears less flat,pulls up and looks semi normal. (Pics attached) . I want a higher forehead because this has always bothered me. I can't wear bangs or have a middle parting because it looks abnormal on me. I would like a permanent solution.what are my options; pls advise. I am 26 years old.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Either bicoronal brow lift or laser hair removal would be the best options depending upon brow position.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible to raise your hairline. Raising your hairline will also have the effect of raising your brows as you demonstrate. It is important to maintain an aesthetic brow shape. What is demonstrated in your photo when you raise your hairline is the dreaded surprised or disappointed effect of browlifting. Seek an experienced plastic surgeon who can advise you on your options and avoid the stigmata of unskilled facial plastic surgery if you choose to proceed with surgery. I hope this information is helpful.

	Stephen Weber MD, FACS

	Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Raj S. Ambay, MD · Answer

I would recommend hair removal. It will make your forhead look longer and prevent you from having surgery. If that is not an option for you then a brow lift wil laso raise your forehead

Richard A. Zoumalan, MD · Answer

A higher forehead hairline can be achieved through a browlift. The two types of browlift most commonly performed that can achieve this are the endoscopic browlift or the coronal browlift. Keep in mind that both with raise your eyebrows, so it would be nice to see a photo that includes your eyes. You should see an expert who performs this operation frequently. 

	Best, 

	Dr. Richard Zoumalan

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

An endoscopic browlift technique will provide some mild forehead lengthening while a coronal scalp browlift will provide a more significant one with greater permanancy. Be aware that either browlift technique will raise your eyebrows to some degree so this is a potential trade-off.

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