Hairline Lowering in Chicago, IL

Hairline lowering surgery is typically for those without a family history of hair loss and those looking to achieve a more youthful appearance. For the surgery to produce the best results, a patient should have a high forehead, no hair thinning, and good scalp laxity (elasticity). Because females typically have higher foreheads than males, most hairline lowering surgery patients are female.

Hairline lowering surgery isn’t for those looking to correct a receding hairline because any future hair loss would reveal the incision scar. Those with already thinning hair should seek other procedures.

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your forehead or receding hairline, hairline lowering surgery may be right for you. The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery is to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

During your consultation, your surgeon will assess your medical history and perform a physical examination. They will also discuss your goals for the surgery. Based on this information, they can determine if hairline lowering surgery is right for you.

Hairline lowering surgery will leave scars. The scars are usually well-hidden in the hairline. However, you may be able to see them if your hair is thin. Hair grafts can help further cover the scar.

The scars from hairline lowering surgery will eventually fade. However, they will never completely disappear.

Diffuse Hair Loss or Thinning

The balding patterns in women differ from those in men; therefore, different procedures are often indicated to address concerns in women versus men. In women, most commonly a diffuse thinning pattern is seen, usually worse at the top and sides of the scalp. Wigs or hairpieces are often used to address diffuse hair loss or thinning. 

In some patients, hair transplantation can be implemented to increase hair density in an inconspicuous fashion using a patient’s own, naturally growing hair. Another pattern of hair loss that may be seen in both women and men is loss of hair in the temples as a result of poorly-executed incisions during a facelift. Hair transplantation can often be utilized in this scenario to improve the thickness and appearance of hair in the temples, as well as help camouflage a visible incision. 

High Hairline or Long Forehead

Another type of “hair loss” (may also be where your natural hairline is) may be found in patients with a long (high) forehead or high hairline. In these cases, the distance between the hairline and the upper border of the eyebrows is greater than desired. In most patients, this distance should be roughly 1/3 of the vertical length of the face, which generally corresponds to a distance of 5-7 centimeters. This aesthetically-pleasing proportion tends to draw an observer’s eyes towards the areas of the face that, by our society’s standards, are thought to convey beauty: the eyes and the lips. When there is a high hairline, the face can appear elongated and draw attention away from these features and towards a long forehead.

Also, as aging occurs and the brows begin to droop, the high forehead (long forehead) or high hairline becomes even more pronounced. Hair stylists recognize this and invariably style the hair with bangs. In mild cases, this is often effective in framing the face in attractive proportions. However, in people with very high hairlines, optimal hairstyling techniques may not lead to sufficient improvement in appearance. In these patients, a hairline lowering procedure can lead to a dramatic improvement in their appearance. Additionally, in patients who are also bothered by heavy or droopy eyebrows, it is possible to perform a brow lift as part of the same procedure. 

This is a relatively quick procedure that leads to a dramatic improvement for patients. It is performed most commonly in women, since men may go bald in the area of the incision. In very select cases, it may also be performed in men.

In patients who have a high forehead (high hairline) who are unable to achieve a satisfactory result from hairstyling alone, this procedure represents an effective solution with an extremely high patient satisfaction rate. As mentioned above, a brow lift procedure can easily be performed concurrently to raise heavy or drooping eyebrows. Ultimately, this procedure can better frame your face and impart a more youthful, well-rested appearance.

To lower the female hairline, one option is hairline-lowering surgery, which is a procedure that reduces the height of your hairline by removing skin and tissue from the forehead. The surgery is usually done to correct a high hairline.

Forehead reduction surgery is typically performed on adults who are over the age of 18. Sometimes, it may be performed on younger patients with large foreheads. Patients considering forehead reduction surgery should consult with a qualified surgeon to discuss their options and determine if they are suitable candidates for the procedure.

The hairline should be about 1.5 inches above the eyebrows for men and about 2 inches above the eyebrows for women. This is because the natural eyebrow shape is higher on a woman’s face than a man’s. If your hairline is too low, it can make you look older or give you a “uni-brow.”

You can fix a receding hairline by having forehead reduction surgery. Forehead reduction surgery is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of the forehead. This surgery corrects a receding hairline and effectively restores a more youthful appearance.

Two types of surgery can be used to create a double hairline: scalp reduction and forehead lift. In scalp reduction surgery, the surgeon removes a piece of skin from the head’s vertex (the crown) and reduces the bald area’s size. In forehead lift surgery, the surgeon tightens the muscles in the forehead and raises the eyebrows, which lifts the skin on top of the forehead and exposes more hair.

Yes, forehead reduction surgery is safe. It’s a relatively minor procedure and typically has few side effects. However, as with any surgery, there are risks involved. So it’s important to consult a qualified surgeon to discuss whether this procedure is right for you.

Dr. Sidle is a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience performing forehead reduction surgery. If you are considering this procedure, he would be the perfect doctor to consult with.

Forehead reduction surgery is an extremely cosmetic procedure, which means that most medical insurance will not cover the cost. However, some companies offer different policies and may be able to afford this operation for you. To avoid complications with your plan later on, ensure you understand everything before signing anything or undergoing treatment.

Forehead reduction surgery typically leaves a scar along your hairline where the incision is made. While the scar may be visible, it will fade over time and should not be noticeable once it heals.

Forehead reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia and typically combined with a local anesthetic to minimize pain and bleeding. The procedure usually takes about 2 hours.

There may be some discomfort after surgery, but this can be relieved with medication. Swelling and bruising around the eyes is common after surgery, but these will gradually resolve. Most people can return to work within 7-10 days.