Does hairline lowering surgery cause hair loss? (Photo)

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I am interested in the hairline lowering surgery, but I read about some cases of hair loss after the procedure, is this something to be concerned about? How common is it? Why could this happen? Thank you.

Jill Hessler, MD · Answer

Hair loss can occur after hairline lowering surgery.  Shock loss can occur which is temporary and more diffuse in nature.  Hair loss can also occur from heat transmitted from cautery during surgery.  Care should always be taken to avoid injuring the hair follicles with cautery during surgery, as this type of hair loss can be permanent.

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

Shock loss is possible with any scalp surgery or hair transplant surgery. This is a temporary issue where the hair sheds and then regrows. Permanent hair loss would be possible due to surgical technique issues, such as cauterizing the hair follicles during the procedure, but this should not be an issue in experienced hands.Be sure to see an expert.All the best,

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Hair line lowering surgery has risks associated (like any surgery).  One of the risk is hair loss around the area.  It can be devastating to patients.  This is why it is important to see a doctor in person so he/she can explain all the risks and benefits.  It is impossible to say if it will happen to you.

Kevin Ende, MD · Answer

Hairline Lowering or any surgery of the scalp can cause shock hair loss, but it is less likely to occur with injection of Kenelog during the procedure.  If the procedure is not performed in the subgaleal plane or if cautery is abused, hair loss can also occur.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Hairline lowering does not cause hair loss in my 35 year experience if properly done. I have done more than a thousand of these and have not had hair loss.

Christopher J. Inglefield, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Hi there.  Thank you for your question and photo.  Temporary hairloss is common after hairline lowering surgery.  Permanent hairloss is rare.  From your photo you appear to be a very suitable candidate for hairline lowering.  This is a frequent procedure in my clinic (2 or 3 each week) with very high patient satisfaction.  Good luck.

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Any surgery on the scalp can cause shock hair loss. It is not common but the incidence is not zero. The risk is small enough that the benefits outweigh the risks. Good luck

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you don't have hair loss and you are young (under 25 and fremale) the risk of losing hair following a hairline advancement surgery is low

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Temporary hair loss is possible but I've never seen permanent loss since I described the Irregular Trichophytic Incision technique many years ago.

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired) · Answer

Temporary hair loss (shock loss) can occur with any surgey that invovlves the scalp. Facelifts, forehead lifts, hair transplants and scalp lacerations can havve this complication. It resolves itself starting after 4 months Microscpiic thinning of the hair has to occur with the hairline lowering operqtion  as the scalp is being stretched. This, however, is not hair loss.

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