Can scalp exercises/massage increase laxity for a scalp advancement?

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I am having a scalp advancement/forehead reduction in a few weeks and I'm wondering if doing scalp exercises to increase flexibility of the skin can improve the effectiveness of a scalp advancement (forehead reduction). I want to make sure the surgeon can lower the hairline as much as they can since I have a relatively high hairline.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to discuss your pre-op questions with your doctor.  Scalp exercises may or may not help because it all depends on your particular case on what is the operative plan.  There is no blanket answer of yes or no.

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

We do a lot of forehead reduction procedures and scalp massage can help. It has to be done every day and for several months. Good luck with your procedure. Best wishes

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I have measured scalp laxity as exercises were done 30 minutes a day for 3 months. This was for the back of the scalp but I would imagine the same would apply to the frontal scalp. Measurable differences were seen after 3 months.

Can scalp exercises/massage increase laxity for a scalp advancement?

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