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I have a vein on the middle of my forehead. Does this mean I'm not a candidate for hairline lowering procedure?

willgriff95Sep 6, 2015

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Jae Pak, MD

Your forehead may appear bigger but it probably is an illusion when you wear glasses.  Or... your may have better eye sight to appreciate a bigger forehead?  Or ... as you noted it is just a perception when you wear small or tight glasses versus larger glasses.

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In my opinion, to correct your hairline, a surgical approach is necessary. This can be hair restoration as well as forhead revision. As far as thickening the scalp hair, non surgical techniques exist. Finasteride is very successful at improving hair loss. Rogaine and Revivogen are also useful. I...

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Jae Pak, MD

If you have post operative issues, it is important that you contact your doctor.  Shock hair loss is a complication after forehead reduction surgery.  Scalp irritation is a side effect of Rogaine.  You need to go to your doctor and address these issues. 

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