I plan on getting forehead reduction and hair graft to get my desired forehead. Can I shave my forehead bone structure? (Photo)

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I want to get the hair graft to round out my forehead as well as make it look natural and I feel like my forehead protrudes a LOT. Is it possible to shave a tad bit of my frontal bone? If it is necessary?

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Forehead reduction with or without Tissue Expansion. You won’t need transplants and can have your forehead reduced significantly with the Irregular Trichophytic Forehead Hairline Lowering that I invented 46 years ago and have done hundreds of times. If your scalp is mobile you wont need tissue expansion. No grafting is needed. You should NOT have your frontal bone shaved as your brain is on the other side. The brow bone can be shaved if needed.

Kevin Ende, MD · Answer

I would agree that based on your photos, you appear to be a candidate for hairline lowering with brow bone reduction at the same time as well as hair transplant to help shape your hairline.  You would need a CT scan first to see how thick the brow/frontal bone is and get a better understanding of how much reduction is possible if any.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos, it is likely that combination of forehead height reduction by advancing the scalp distally would visually improve forehead protrusion. In addition, conservative forehead shaving (contouring) may further improve appearance. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience both in reconstructive and aesthetic facial surgery is recommended. Good luck.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Forehead contouring can reduce a protruding forehead.  We do it with a scalp advancement and brow lift when necessary.  Shaving the bone is not usually the answer.  More often we need to adjust the bone more formally for better strength in the long term.  Watch our many videos to learn more.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Getting a forehead reduction plus grafts plus bone shaving all at the same time may be difficult. Find a doctor who does all of these procedures and ask

I plan on getting forehead reduction and hair graft to get my desired forehead. Can I shave my forehead bone structure? (Photo)

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I plan on getting forehead reduction and hair graft to get my desired forehead. Can I shave my forehead bone structure? (Photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: Forehead contouring

Answer: Forehead contouring

Answer: Forehead reduction plus grafts plus bone shaving

Answer: Forehead reduction plus grafts plus bone shaving

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