Age 24, male, should I go for hair transplant or forehead reduction? (Photos)

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Hi doctors. Im a young guy 24 years old. I really have a BIG forehead and it makes me really insecure about it. I have been thinking about getting a hair transplant or forehead reduction. The hair transplant specialist says its better to get a hair transplant. But the plastic surgeon doctor says its better to get a forehead reduction surgery? What do u think its better for me? Thank you

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about getting a forehead reduction or a hair transplant; in my professional opinion, as a plastic surgeon and hair transplant surgeon. I would suggest hair transplantation. It appears you have a good set of hair and many hairs that can potentially be donors. I suggest at least 2 or 3 hair grafting sessions to fill in the temporal areas and upper forehead and reestablish your hairline. Therefore, my vote is hair transplantation over forehead reduction. I hope this helps answer your question regarding whether you should go for a hair transplant or a forehead reduction.
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi there! At 24 years old, if you're experiencing hair loss already, it's probably best to wait to see how it fully evolves before hair transplant. In your age category, forehead reduction is a popular option because the results are immediate and the incision heals relatively well over time. With hair transplant, there are significant costs and time that elapses before the grafts have fully taken. Based on your photos, I would suggest meeting with a facial plastic surgeon to discuss forehead reduction. Hope this helps.

Kim Meathrel, MD, JD, MBA · Answer

It appears from the photos that you are also experiencing some receding in the temples and at the anterior of your hair line. I would suggest transplant first to stabilize your hair line and fill in the temple area. After waiting a minimum of 8months if you wish to further reduce your forehead you could consider a forehead reduction surgery. What you don't want to do is have a forehead reduction and then have an unstable receding hairline that leaves the forehead reduction scar visible.

Jagdeep Rao, MBBS · Answer

Hello dear, You can take Hair Transplant with maximum density, in approx. 3cm of your frontal area Like (M) Pattern. This is a good option for you, We can do FUE with approx. 2500 grafts with good density.

Omer Sagir, MD · Answer

Hello Dear, 
As i observed, you can benefit from hair transplant in the long term. If you choose to get a transplant now to lower your hairline, it will make your forehead look smaller. 
But if you still find yourself unsatisfied with the results, you always have the option of a reduction. We always would like to suggest solutions that don't require surgery first, and if the patient is unhappy, surgery is the permanent solution that you are seeking for.

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