POSTED UNDER Forehead Reduction Reviews
23, UK London - London, GB
UPDATED FROM Taylar9
2 months post
7 weeks post op
Taylar9June 13, 2016
WORTH IT$9,786
These are my before and after photos taken at the surgery practice by the nurses. I've had some people ask about hair loss and the scar, which I think unless it was your own forehead you'd never notice. Please excuse the eyebrows if anyone is like me and notices everythingggg, they looked on point in the mirror just not on camera haha.
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Update on recovery
Taylar9May 24, 2016
Just a quick update being 5 weeks post op. I wanted to share what I experienced over the passing week/weekend in case anyone else notices this going through recovery and will know it's nothing to worry about. My first issue was that I had noticed a small lump in my scalp in line of my ear on both sides of my head about a week ago. I thought nothing of it at first but it soon went from only two lumps to having five come the weekend which is when I started to get worried, I also kept touching them which caused them to feel very sore. My second issue was a red mark on the left side of my scar that I noticed Friday evening that on Sunday evening I decided it might be a spot and I tried to pop it a very silly idea as it started to bleed and I now have a tiny scab on my scar :\!! Monday I decided to be safe rather than sorry and call the nurse, I was reassured that what I had explained was the grippers which have three spikes to each gripper which I was unaware of and also I was unaware they'd be placed so far back in the scalp and the reason I'm now able to feel them is because of the swelling reducing, also the red mark sounded to the nurse like an ingrowing hair, it was a big relief to know it was nothing to be concerned about.
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May 24, 2016
Funny you should mention your "grippers." I have been noticing, besides the itching bouts that arrive out of nowhere and drive me nuts for 10 minutes before disappearing -- are these small bumps in my scalp behind my incision line. They have suddenly become really noticeable in the last day because my swelling is almost entirely gone. I knew they were there, but I wasn't "aware" of them until today. And it shows how long my swelling has lasted, I had surgery March 2. Arrggggh. But I take the itching as a positive since it means the nerves are reattaching and healing is progressing. Glad yours wasn't an infection -- I went through that whole thing. Moral of the story? Keep our dirty little hands off our incisions!! LOL
May 25, 2016
I actually had an itch on my scalp this evening, I could feel it but with my scalp still being numb I couldn't feel the scratching...so annoying!! Wow that's a long time!! I read your review, you had a lower face lift at the same time though didn't you? I'm now 5 weeks post op so the swelling still took a little while to go also not that I was aware of it. I know haha I'm my own worst enemy at times but hopefully I've learnt from my mistakes haha.
May 26, 2016
Yeah keep the hands off. The face lift healed and those scars barely itch at all. It's the forehead, but already the itching bouts are shortening. It didn't kick in until almost 2 months so I'm just riding it out!
May 26, 2016
Oh that's really good!! No pain no gain!!! Roll on the end of recovery!! Hope all goes well for you and you're back to feeling normal soon x
May 25, 2016
Yep I've been experiencing some stub run ingrown hairs at the incision site and I e been breaking out on my forehead. I can also feel my endotine grippers. I can feel one in the middle of the forehead and one on each side closer to my temples. I knew he would place them but wasn't aware there were going to be three. No big deal though. I was told they'll dissolve within 3-6 months.
May 25, 2016
Well I expected them to be just above my new hairline but they're actually within my hair about 10cm back from the hairline which was why I panicked haha.
May 25, 2016
Have you started in the rogaine? Is it helping? Any noticeable results? Where are you placing it on the incision or in front of it?
May 25, 2016
I've been using it since 10 days post op I can't say I've had amazing results but I'm going to continue using just in case it is helping, also my hair is quite fair and thin so I'm guessing I won't have the best or rapid outcome. I've been using about half a caps worth and I've been rubbing it in in circle motions of an evening along the hairline and where id like more density. Have you started using anything for regrowth or to prevent ingrowing hairs?
May 27, 2016
I've been using rogaine however I am not consistent. I use a facial brush like the clarisonic on my face and around my hairline which seems to help. The ingrown hairs have seem to deceased a bit.
May 26, 2016
Hi
What has the surgeon recommended and what are you using on the incision line ? I had my forehead lowered about a week after you. My new forehead is perfect but im getting inpatient regarding the scar im currently using bio oil. I agree about the tiny hairs coming through and the possiblity of ingrown hairs good luck in your recovery x
What has the surgeon recommended and what are you using on the incision line ? I had my forehead lowered about a week after you. My new forehead is perfect but im getting inpatient regarding the scar im currently using bio oil. I agree about the tiny hairs coming through and the possiblity of ingrown hairs good luck in your recovery x
May 26, 2016
Hiya, I had skin ceutucals ce ferulic serum included in my surgery cost and I'm applying that every morning, I've also been using bio oil during the day and of a night applying regaine. I'm also taking vitamin c, zinc and biotin, I'm just hoping all combined they help even just a little. It is a pain trying to cover the scar, having to blow dry my bangs every day, the hair at the front feels to me like styling glue in hair extensions, like its going to pull out :s, don't know if you've experienced that? Thank you, you too X
May 27, 2016
My new hair is poking through in lots of places I have lots of hairs of varying lengths as each week more come through because its so short it is fragile and have had a couple of ingrowing hairs. Because my hair is coloured easy to see the new hairs but have a feeling this is going to take several months tbh I dont normally bother covering the scar but when i do i use boots No 7 match made concealer and it works a treat. Not sure whats best whether to put a headband over it or leave it. Im not using regaine will ask my surgeon when i see him next what if he recommends using i thanks for the info x
May 29, 2016
Perfect description of weird hair in front! I wasn't able to find the words but yes, the hair (my bangs basically) just feels so WEIRD. I'm sure that will pass with the numbness -- eventually.
May 31, 2016
My hair is so fair it's hard to judge I've had some hair regrowth on the left side but bare any that I can see in the middle and right side, just have to hope and pray I get that thick defined hairline I've always wanted!! I try and cover it as much as I can around the people who are unaware of me having the procedure. I tried wearing a beanie a couple of times but the elastic in it made my head feel awful. Good luck in your recovery x
May 31, 2016
From when I wrote that about my hair feeling like extensions it's actually felt better it doesn't feel like it's as fragile and going to pull/fall out so yes definitely hoping it's just the numbness of my scalp that should pass and not my hair being weak!! X
May 31, 2016
Oh yes scalp numbness and itching had plenty of itching. Im definitely thinking several months to get all the hair back and a thick hair line good luck in your recovery and please update us on the hair re growth and I will do the same. ps have worn a very thin hair band which covers the scar which is comfortable x
May 28, 2016
Hi guys. thanks for all the info. I am planning to have forehead reduction. how much did cost all the procure please. x
May 29, 2016
Thank you for your reply. will definitely apply loan now that I have an estimated amount. X
May 31, 2016
You'll get a fixed surgery price that lasts a year or something but the hospital price can change mine increased by £400 when the new tax year started so just be aware. Good luck x
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May 2, 2016
Thanks. They've done a really good job. I literally have no photos whatsoever with my forehead out. the photo I did for my review is only photo I have of my forehead since age 14. I'm having it with dr hassan from elite surgical. He does a lot of work on the Geordie shore girls (not sure they're the best examples as they go overboard lol) but yeah I can not wait. How were you covering your forehead pre surgery and how do you feel now confidence wise? X
May 2, 2016
Haha well they've all truly blossomed and if it's down to your dr I'm sure you have nothing to worry about!! I stopped styling my side fringe with my thin hair about 6-12 months ago, thought to myself who am I kidding and bared all, although I'd wear hats whenever possible beanie/fedora/floppy and thank god caps are back in style for summer too haha. I actually feel like I'm me now if that makes sense, scar is looking so well considering I'm only two weeks post op, it's pretty coverable in places with makeup which is awesome!!! X
May 3, 2016
Omg if caps weren't in style at the minute I don't know what I would do as I was relying on beanie hats before! Good to know you've had positive outcome. I would much rather have to deal with covering a scar with make up than a whole forehead xx
July 26, 2016
So what was the overall cost in pounds?
July 26, 2016
The price shown in dollars is roughly what I paid in pounds I thought it would be easier to understand as currency always fluctuates. The precise amount was £6688.90 which included the consultation, the surgery, hospital fees, skin ceuticals ce ferulic serum, 3 lympathic drainage massages and post op consultations
August 3, 2016
Yes it does differ on the patient, hopefully not too much. Also is more expensive if you have other surgeries combined
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I also think I may have caused the bald patched myself by blow drying my bangs and the brush pulling at the hair. My hair felt very different when styling after surgery and has settled down now but I do try not to blow dry my bangs as much as I was.
I've for the past week experienced my hair moulting more than usual but can't comment if it's down to the surgery or just the cycle of my hair growth. But like the bald patches I'm going to hope it stops shortly and let it run its course if it doesn't get any worse.
I went out in public two days after surgery but I would wait until dark to walk the dog. I went out a few times during the day in the two weeks but I'd wear a hat, although didn't want to suffocate the scar too much. I felt confident to go out with my bangs blow dried over the scar as soon as the stitches were taken out, the scar is pretty coverable from then on.
I was discharged on the Tuesday evening and on wed at 4pm was playing hide and seek in the field with my toddler and 4 other toddlers, jumping under logs, not recommended but as long as you are careful. I wore a Panama hat men's size for a week so could do normal things. Was walking 6 miles a day pushing the buggy everyday since the day after, on the third day went on a fishing trip with 20 kids under 6 and 4 adults so its do able.Wishing you a healthy and speedy recovery.
Any tips for things you felt sped up the healing or didnt help?