I know the photos cannot show laxity but aside from that I'm wondering if I would be a good candidate. I am a woman and have some hair loss on mothers side of family, not complete loss but an aunt with significant receding hairline and grandmother with diffuse thinning. Dad's side is good, I'm not sure if my receding temples will continue or not. I know it isn't recommended if there will be significant more loss in the future.
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February 27, 2024
Answer: Under normal circumstances, you are a suitable candidate for forehead lift surgery.
Hello, hope you are well. The slope of your lower forehead is determined by the brow bone. Forehead contouring can be performed to reduce the prominence of this ridge to create a more vertical profile. This is performed under general anesthesia through an incision in the scalp.
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It would be difficult to give you detailed scenario about contouring of your forehead without in person or at least teleconference. Fillers and fat grafts could be used for contouring but this may need to be repeated multiple times and requires true expertise. Open forehead contouring using bone...
Hi Sh0rty,
Great question. Anchoring the scalp prevents migration upward and keeps the hairline in a stable position while it heals. There are several options for anchoring....bone tunnels made with a drill or an Endotine. The endotine will slowly dissolve over time so it will go away (and you...