Are there other alternatives to hairline lowering surgery to reduce a large forehead? (Photos)

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I'm very self conscious about the oblong shape of my face and I am looking for a procedure that would make my face more heart shaped and overall more aesthetically appealing. I have a protruding chin -I've looked into chin shaving- but my forehead bothers me a bit more. I wear extensions that pull my hair very tightly and I often wear very tight braids will that effect the results of the surgery? I'm not looking to stop wearing my extensions so should I look for other alternatives? Thanks!

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

An alternative to a hair line lowering surgery is a hair transplant surgery.  A hair transplant surgery involves adding hairs one by one to lower the hair line.

Brian Goertz, MD (retired) · Answer

I operate on many women with high foreheads and hair loss secondary to tight braiding of hair. Tight braiding puts stress on the follicles and should be avoided.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Hair transplant lowering surgery is an alternative to a hairline lowering surgery and it is a good alternative. see below

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