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I have a protruding forehead. What can be done? (Photo)

userplcFeb 5, 2016
I have a protruding upper forehead. The bone above my eyes is fine by me. I am only curious about the upper section for he head. It is very noticeable under artificial lighting. I read that this is done via a method were you get a scar along your hairline. Given that it looks like my hairline is receding already, I would like to know if there is another way. Thanks

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Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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Natalie Attenello, MD

Thank you for your question.  Both are capable of lowering your hairline nicely.  Forehead reduction surgery is a great option for most patients - it gives you an immediately lowered hairline and smaller forehead after the procedure whereas FUE/hair transplants can take about 3-6 months for t...

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Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)

If you're talking about reducing the size of the forehead, this cannot be done in a bald person. If you want to change the contour of the forehead this can be done if the bone is thick enough (not likely), but the incisions will still be seen.

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Possibly the best way to look for a surgeon is through Realself.  If yuou can not find one here, you might see our Dr. Bessem Farjo or Nillafer Farjo,. both hair transplant surgeons in England. They are very much experts in hair transplantation.

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