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Can I keep my rounded hairline after a forehead lowering?

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I naturally have a rounded hairline, and I'm looking at getting a forehead reduction soon. I notice that in a lot of the after photos, their rounded hairline turns to a straight hairline. I feel that is a bit masculine looking, and I want to keep my exact same hairline, just lower. I don't want it to be straight. Can you explain to me why it turns straight afterward? And if there's a way to avoid that to maintain my same shape? Thanks :)

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Dr. Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD
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Dr. Zoran Potparic, MD
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It appears that a combination of bone contouring and shortening of the tall forehead would address your issue. This is done through and open brow lift approach where incision is placed in zig-zag fashion along the hairline. In person or teleconference consultation with a board certified plastic...

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