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30 Years Old, Maryland, Hairline Lowering Surgery - Owings Mills, MD

UPDATED FROM Keekee03
14 days post

Stitches removed

Keekee03June 22, 2016
$7,500
Stitches were removed at 10 days, it was a painless process. There is a bit of swelling on the scalp, and some rippling. The scar looks hedious, but with time and ScarAway gel and pads it will fade.

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James Vogel, MD (retired)

James Vogel, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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bolzano 525
June 22, 2016
Are you allowed to cover the scar with a headband or hat? Or would that conflict with the healing? Thanks!
Keekee03
June 22, 2016
Dr. Vogal said headbands and hats are okay to wear as long as its not too tight. At night im putting ScarAway pads on, and a headband on top of that.
RealSelf member
June 22, 2016
Looks great! I'm getting my stitches removed on Monday. I can't wait!
RealSelf member
June 22, 2016
Also, what did you use to clean your incision? The nurse said soap and water should be fine but I'm wondering if I should use hydrogen peroxide as well.
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jmaryh
June 22, 2016
I did research on hydrogen peroxide for healing and you need to be careful, it can backfire on you. I would check with your doctor first. As I recall it can end up being an irritant rather than heal the area.
RealSelf member
June 22, 2016
Really! Thank god I haven't used it yet. I called my doctors office and the front lady said it was okay to use but she sounded unsure to me so I decided to wait on it and call again later when my nurse or dr. are free to talk. What did you use to clean your incision?
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jmaryh
June 25, 2016
I had all dissolvable stitches and my PS had me do NOTHING. I was shocked, but he said just wash my hair period. That may have been due to the dissolvable stitches. I've seen SO many different protocols by so many different PS. I say follow your PS's instructions to the T -- they know how their patients have responded. Good luck!
jbo864
July 19, 2016
NO! Don't use hydrogen peroxide. Only use exactly what they tell you. Hydrogen peroxide can actually prevent the wound from healing.
Gvdm jh
June 24, 2016
looks good, I was thinking about getting this done also. but I'm a guy so i dont know how it would look
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Classy Lady USA
June 26, 2016
Congrats! You really look amazing. Your already pretty face is now framed so perfect ~ truly blessed. Again, congrats!
UPDATED FROM Keekee03
9 days post

6/15/16 Update

Keekee03June 17, 2016
Swelling is completely gone, hair is starting to grow through the incision, and the odd sensations have gone away for the most part. Still feels like im wearing my a hat that is too tight, and I still don't have much feeling on the top of my head towards the front.

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meadowflower
June 18, 2016
It's amazing how fast the hair is growing. Your forehead looks great already. Wishing you a fast recovery.
charuk
November 28, 2016
I know this may sound so silly but how exactly do they lower the hairline? Do they get rid of the extra skin? I'm looking to get a forehead reduction but I don't want any hair transplanted
UPDATED FROM Keekee03
4 days post

Pictures and status

Keekee03June 12, 2016

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RealSelf member
June 17, 2016
Looks so good! How many cm did he lower it? I'm getting mine done this coming Monday 6/20:)
Keekee03
June 17, 2016
Thank you, he lowered it exactly an inch. You must be sup we excited! I get my stitches out Monday, but its worth the pain and discomfort.
lovelyyy
June 17, 2016
Your results look amazing!
Keekee03
June 17, 2016
Thank you!
SakTaylor
July 26, 2016
I've had his procedure done in May. My scar is hideous but I've been using Scaraway strips and gel. Now I have nothing but time and patience and hopefully my scar starts to fade away. I always hid my forehead since I was a teen so I wear scarves to hide my scar
SakTaylor
July 26, 2016
*this
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preeti2912
October 8, 2017
hello, may I ask please... did you ever consider the FUE treatment?
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