Why is my forehead like this and how do I fix it? (photos)

Question

I have a sloped forehead with bumps right above my eyebrows. It's strange because in those pictures the bumps looks really noticeable but I don't think it looks that bad in person. I see other women's foreheads who are smooth & feminane looking and that's what I want. Are my bumps going to get worse/bigger with age ? How can I get rid of the bumps and have a smooth forehead?

Ali Totonchi, MD · Answer

These bumps could be due to muscle bulk or prominent bone. It needs to be differentiated in exam before recommending surgical option.

Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS · Answer

Your prominent supraorbital ridge can be shaven down surgically.  In some cases, fat transfer to the forehead alone(sometimes more than one session) can camouflage the bumpiness and make the forehead appear smoother, rounder and more feminine.  It'd be best for you to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in person for a complete evaluation.  Best of luck!Goretti H. Taghva MD

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Correction of large supra orbital ridges in the female.  this is a procedure we developed more than 35 years ago for females with your problem. Not only can these be corrected but the hairline can't be lowered if too high at the brows can be elevated if too low. A scar will not be seen if properly done because hair will grow through it.  See a very experienced surgeon familiar with the Irregular Trichophytic Forehead Incision  and look at his results.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

You have prominent brow bones which is not a common or desired female forehead feature. These can be reduced to make the forehead more smooth and convex through either a hairline to coronal scalp incisional approach.

Elliot W. Jacobs, MD · Answer

You have "frontal bossing" which is usually a male characteristic.It may be amenable to shaving it down -- but that would require some investigation with scans, etc.Best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for further evaluation.Elliot W. Jacobs, MD, FACSNew York City

Why is my forehead like this and how do I fix it? (photos)

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