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Alternative options for a forehead reduction? 63 y/o (photos)

Memo83Nov 27, 2024
63 year old in good health has had previous coronal brow lift which left a well healed scar across my crown. I was advised against direct forehead reduction surgery because of the previous scar and risk of low blood flow. I also have very think skin on forehead and scalp making me not a good candidate for hair transplant. I have been suggested to undergo fat graft to the forehead and scalp prior to attempting hair transplant but even that has a low success rate and I looking to explore options

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The answer to your question is not a short one. My first thought is that your hairline is not that high and am not certain where the insecurity comes from. If you are male your hairline will recede. If you have hair transplants then it will recede BEHIND the new hairline and look very odd. ...

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