Am I candidate for brow bone reduction? (Photo)

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I feel like I have a big forehead but I also feel like it makes me look more masculine. I think I may have slightly “masculine” looking brow bone and it makes me feel pretty insecure and not so feminine. Would brow bone reduction be worth it for me?

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

You do not need a brow bone reduction based on my 43 years of Facial Feminization and Brow bone reduction. Don’t let anyone talk you into this.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. What you are describing is a very invasive and serious procedure usually done by those with expertise in craniofacial surgery. I guess you could have a consult with a specialist like this to discuss it, but I think that it seems like a drastic option given the appearance in your photos. Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

I can see what you mean about the brow bones, it's not severe in these photos but I understand the concern. The best way to start is to consult with a forehead specialist and I do this all the time for men and women. You can get all the info you need. Best wishes.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

These pictures don't show severe brow bone prominence but if orbital bone reduction would be beneficial this can be done using the Irregular Trichophytic Hairline Incision technique that I described many years ago.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You need to see a facial plastic surgeon who has experience in this type of surgery as we have on our staff. Get his opinion first

Am I candidate for brow bone reduction? (Photo)

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