Hairline Lowering
(Forehead Reduction)
What is Hairline Lowering (Forehead Reduction) Surgery?
Hairline can be lowered down to make the forehead smaller, or reshape the forehead. M-shaped hairline and high hairline position can make the forehead area seem large. For this case, the hair line can be lowered down by FUE hair transplant and improve the overall impression. By lowering the hairline, forehead area will be reduced, hence also called the forehead reduction surgery.
While hairline lowering is essentially having FUE hair transplant on the forehead area, having a natural result is the key of this surgery. Many factors have to be carefully considered to have a natural result, and a doctor's skill and artistic mind matters the most in performing this procedure. As hairline surgery is a delicate procedure, it may take more time compared to FUE in other areas.
Key concepts to consider
in hairline lowering surgery
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Determining the location and shape of the hairline is directly related to the aesthetic impression, and must be well designed for a natural result. Too many grafts will make the forehead too small while too little grafts will not achieve the desired goal.
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A natural hairline starts with thinned hair, then becomes thicker throughout the inside the head. If hair thickness is not considered, start of the hairline becomes unnatural. For a natural result, careful design of hair thickness throughout the hair is neccessary.
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Hair angle and direction also matters greatly in creating a natural hairline. If direction and angle is not considered, the hairline will not look clean and natural.
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Hair density should also be considered well, in designing a natural hairline. Newly transplanted area should be naturally connected to the original hair. Also, density of the donor area should be considered well for a overall hair shape.
Recommended for
M-shaped hairline
Large forehead
Irregular hairline
Asymmetrical hairline
Traditional Forehead Reduction Surgery
VS
FUE Hairline Lowering
Traditional Forehead Reduction
Reduce large area of forehead (more than 3cm)
Can operate with forehead lift surgery
Scar may show
Big incisional line along the hairline
FUE Hairline Lowering
Non-invasive, no big incision
Natural hairline
Fast recovery
Minimal operational side effect
May need second surgery
for large amount of transplant
FAQ
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Many people desire to lower their hairline as much as possible. However, usually hairline lowering is designed within 2cm as there is a limitation on the maximum amount of hair that can be grafted per day. For a big amount of transplantation, additional surgery is recommended 9 months after the initial surgery. This additional surgery can be performed with good donor hair on the back.
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When designing the surgery, newly transplanted hair will follow the hair nearby for a natural shape. Depth and direction will blend in with your original hair for a natural result.
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While forehead reduction surgery makes a long incisional line along the forehead hair line to remove the access skin on the forehead, hairline lowering surgery transplants hair along the hairline to reduce the area of the forehead.
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As hairline is designed considering hair direction, angle, thickness, and density, surgery results are very natural even with tied up hair.
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It is important to check WHO will be operating your surgery. Your surgery result will depend on the doctor that is performing your surgery. It is crucial to check whether the operating doctor has sufficient experience and good results.
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Transplanted hair usually follows the characteristics of donor hair. Transplanted hair tends to be curlier if the donor hair is thick. While the transplanted hair may be slightly curly in the beginning, it becomes less curly within time.
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When transplanted hair is settled and grown up, you may dye your hair.
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You may wear a hat but it is necessary not to wear it too tight or touch the transplanted area directly.
Before and After
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1,800grafts, 1year
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1,500grafts, 1year
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1,100grafts, 17months
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1,000grafts, 11months
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1,400grafts, 6years
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1,300grafts, 1year