Is how my forehead sticks out normal and what can be done to make my profile look better? (Photo)

Question

Can the forehead be shaved down? I am pretty confident with my looks, but I have always been insecure about my profile. I can't quite put my finger on what is exactly "wrong", but when I look at other women's profiles, mine doesn't match. I'm not sure if it's that my forehead sticks out or that my nose bridge caves in, maybe it's a combination of the two? What can be done to align my forehead profile features to look more aesthetically pleasing?

Alexander Ovchinsky, MD · Answer

Hello,Your deep nasofrontal angle results from 2 factors: prominent supraorbital (above the eyes) bony ridge and deep root of the nose (radix). It is possible to shave down prominent supraorbital ridge through an incision approach that’s hidden within the hair. The amount of bony reduction is limited by the thickness of the bone and proximity of the frontal sinus. Ideally, one don’t want to enter the sinus. However, in certain cases, it is possible to surgically remodel the front (anterior) wall of the sinus to achieve a better reduction. The deep radix can be improved by the augmentation with cartilage graft, implant, etc. These 2 procedures, frontal bone reduction and radix augmentation should provide you with the results you are looking for.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

I treated a male patient from London with this exact problem just last week. The forehead fullness just above the eyebrows can be shaved through the Irregular Trichophytic Hairline Incision technique that I developed, described, and presented at National and International medical meetings many years ago. Simultaneously the nasal radix, the top of the bridge, is augmented to improve profile balance.

Is how my forehead sticks out normal and what can be done to make my profile look better? (Photo)

Answers (2)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Facelift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Is how my forehead sticks out normal and what can be done to make my profile look better? (Photo)

Answers (2)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Facelift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.