Do you have hair loss after Forehead Lift?

Question

I have heard from a couple of testimonies that after you get a forehead lift, also known as a "surgical hairline", you start losing your hair dramatically...why does this happen? Was the candidate not good for this procedure?

Kaveh Alizadeh, MD, MSc, FACS · Answer

You are absolutely right, that the history of forehead lifts have been fraught with a possible complication of hair loss, especially if the incision is made inside the hairline. That is why I personally prefer to do a pre-tracheal approach and a limited incision approach, to be able to  completely avoid any damage to the hair follicles. I ask you to please seek this option with your providers, since it is an excellent way to get the results you desire without the loss of hair.

Vito C. Quatela, MD · Answer

Incisions are placed behind the hairline to help camouflage them and to allow hair to re-grow through the scar. With careful placement, I try to minimize the chance of hair loss. However, any time that an incision is made in the hairline, hair loss is a potential risk.

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This can happen, but is usually temporary, and seems to return to a previous status if hair sparing techniques are used. I hope this helps!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Some patients will require FUE after their forehead lift in order to improve their hairline. This is not always the case in most forehead lifts. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian

Jeffrey Weinzweig, MD, FACS · Answer

Dramatic hair loss after a forehead lift is not common. However, if this does happen it usually is temporary. If the incisions are placed improperly or carelessly this can result in hair loss but this is still very unlikely. Temporary hair loss due to tension at the suture line usually resolves with regrowth within several months.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

I have never seen dramatic hair loss after forehead or brow lift. If incisions are placed improperly or handled carelessly "alopecia" or incisional hairloss can occur but this is very uncommon. Incision placement is dictated by the degree of brow droop and the position of the hairline. In the vast majority of cases, there should be no hair loss following a brow or forehead lift. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A browlift is also known as a forehead lift. When performing a brow lift, the incision can be made at the hairline, or behind the hairline depending upon the pre-existing condition of the hairline itself.The hairline can be adjusted upwards or lowered, and depending upon patient's desires and goals. It's important not to put any tension on the skin which causes traction Alopecia. Patient's  normally do not lose any hair. For many examples of brow lifts, please see the link and video below

Do you have hair loss after Forehead Lift?

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