Does hairline lowering surgery cause hair loss? (Photo)

June 9, 2015
Asked By:pucku in Ann Arbor, MI

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.

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August 11, 2017

Answer: Hairline lowering surgery

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Jill Hessler, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 11, 2017

Answer: Hairline lowering surgery

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Jill Hessler, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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December 27, 2018

Answer: Hairline lowering surgery and hair loss

Matthew Richardson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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December 27, 2018

Answer: Hairline lowering surgery and hair loss

Matthew Richardson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 23, 2017

Answer: It is a risk

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
August 23, 2017

Answer: It is a risk

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

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June 9, 2015

Answer: Hairline Lowering and Shock Hair Loss

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Kevin Ende, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 9, 2015

Answer: Hairline Lowering and Shock Hair Loss

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Kevin Ende, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 9, 2015

Answer: Hairline lowering does not cause hair loss in my 35 year experience.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 9, 2015

Answer: Hairline lowering does not cause hair loss in my 35 year experience.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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