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Foreheadplasty/ Hairline Lowering/ Forehead Reduction - Owings Mills, MD
UPDATED FROM Fivehead
4 years post
Update from 4 years later!
FiveheadNovember 9, 2017
WORTH IT$8,000
Still love my results, I would do this again in a heartbeat, I like my appearance so much better. The scar is slightly visible but totally worth it, I've had only 2 people ask about it in the time since the procedure. Make up doesn't really help the appearance of the scar as it's less of a discoloration issue and more that there is an actual indent where the incision was made. Again though, it hasn't really been an issue.
I did have some temporary hair loss at the incision site. I didn't notice the hair loss as much as I did the regrowth that started about a month or so after the procedure. It was very minimal (about 0.25 cm) right along the front of my hair line. I only noticed it when it all started to grow back at once. I got bangs at that point to cover this up and give the regrowth a chance to catch up to my regular hair length. The regrowth grew out with my bangs and has not been an issue since.
I had some numbness on the top of my head that resolved slowly over the next 2ish years. I would say I have 97% of my sensation on the top of my head back. This is really not an issue because I really don't feel things with the top of my head.
Overall, I am completely satisfied with my results and would recommend the procedure to anyone with a similar issue. :)
I did have some temporary hair loss at the incision site. I didn't notice the hair loss as much as I did the regrowth that started about a month or so after the procedure. It was very minimal (about 0.25 cm) right along the front of my hair line. I only noticed it when it all started to grow back at once. I got bangs at that point to cover this up and give the regrowth a chance to catch up to my regular hair length. The regrowth grew out with my bangs and has not been an issue since.
I had some numbness on the top of my head that resolved slowly over the next 2ish years. I would say I have 97% of my sensation on the top of my head back. This is really not an issue because I really don't feel things with the top of my head.
Overall, I am completely satisfied with my results and would recommend the procedure to anyone with a similar issue. :)
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August 14, 2013
Woww. How long has it been since your surgery? Can you post more pictures? :-) this is awesome
May 26, 2014
Hi "five" thank you for sharing! Looks good from the pics. Its been almost a year can you update us on your post op recovery and how your scar and head are doing? Is it still numb? Did you see hair growth through and below the scar? TIA
June 5, 2014
hey! I'm getting this same procedure but flying out to the west coast. My operation is monday morning but I wasn't told to get a pre-op and now I'm worried =/
June 5, 2014
It would be hard to do a pre op across the country, I would assume they're consolidating them for the sake of airfare. If it's any kind of reputable place, I wouldn't worry :)
June 5, 2014
thanks for your insight and it is definitely a reputable practice. I meant pre-op testing done here in NY. I wasn't asked to go get a physical or get blood work done and that's what scares me. I know I'll be going under the same as you (propofol sedation). Which tests did you get to see if your blood clots right? Also, how did you feel right after? Is there anything you'd recommend preparing in the hotel room? Thanks and ah I'm so excited but so anxious. Like you, this is something that has always stood in my way so I'm very happy to finally be taking care of it.
June 17, 2014
How has the scar been since? Can you wear your hair back in a ponytail or bun without the scar showing or do you need to put concealer on it?
I want/need this procedure but I'm scared about the scar.
UPDATED FROM Fivehead
8 days post
Day 6-7 post op
FiveheadJuly 18, 2013
So I was able to get my stitches out on post op day 6. Dr. Vogel told me that everything looks really good and, at this point, I can use makeup to cove up the incision. He said I can go back to the gym in 2 weeks but not to overexert myself before then. The incision line looks pretty good, some areas are practically invisible, others have some crusting and red spots but all in all, not too bad. I think by next week it'll be practically invisible. Even now, if I pull my hair forward and put concealer on that small area that shows, nobody seems to notice when I'm out in public. And even with the red spots, I think my face looks more in balance with my hairline 2 cm lower, it just looks so much better, I'm really happy with the results. My next follow up appointment is actually not until 3 months, so October, pretty cool.
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