Hairline lowering or forehead reduction surgery is a procedure that brings the hairline forward and makes the forehead shorter. In women, the ideal length of the forehead is about 5.5-6 cm. Whereas in men, the ideal forehead is longer at about 6-7 cm. An overly long forehead makes facial proportions disharmonious. Many people are bothered by their long foreheads or “five finger forehead” and will adjust their hairstyles to cover this area.
Hairline lowering or forehead reduction surgery is a procedure that can both bring the hairline forward and shorten the height of the forehead to make this area more proportional to the rest of the face. During your consultation, Dr. Nagy will determine the laxity of your scalp and take measurements to see how far forward your hairline can be advanced and determine the shape of the hairline after the procedure.
Did you know…
Forehead reduction or hairline lowering can be combined with brow lift and brow bone reduction through the same incision? If this upper area of the face is a concern, then these procedures can be done separately or simultaneously. Additionally, Dr. Nagy will often inject platelet rich plasma after surgery to improve hair density along the incision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a candidate for forehead reduction surgery?
Hairline lowering or forehead reduction surgery is performed on both men and women as well as all ethnicities. Specifications for your hairline shape and texture are discussed during your consultation to create the best possible outcome. This procedure is a permanent solution to high hairlines and long foreheads. This procedure does not affect the brow position. However, a brow lift can be performed simultaneously if a patient has drooping eyebrows and desires this.
What should I expect during a forehead reduction procedure?
The surgery is usually done under IV sedation or general anesthesia and takes about 1.5 – 2 hours. An incision is made in front of the hairline and the scalp is advanced forward. With advanced techniques, a special incision is performed so that your hair grows back through the incision. Therefore, the thin line scar is completely hidden in the hair once the incision has healed.
Will I need to follow any post-operative instructions following my forehead surgery?
You will have a compression dressing when you wake up from surgery. Sutures remain in place for 1 week and that is the usual downtime for the procedure. It is important to properly care for the incision. Incision care is thoroughly discussed with you before and after surgery. Additionally, platelet rich plasma is injected at the time of surgery and at your first few follow up appointments to help the incision heal imperceptibly and improve hair density.
