If I Had Forehead Reduction Surgery, Is Hairline Correction Possible?

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Some people consider forehead reduction surgery because of a wider forehead.

At the same time, many people wonder:

Can hairline correction still be done after forehead reduction surgery?

So today, let’s take a look at whether hairline correction is possible after forehead reduction surgery.

Q. Is hairline correction possible after forehead reduction surgery?

Many people come in for hairline correction after forehead reduction surgery.

If you want both hairline correction and forehead reduction surgery,

the order of 1. forehead reduction surgery first -> 2. hairline correction

may be more advantageous.

The reason is that after forehead reduction surgery, a scar appears on the forehead and can become noticeable.

Depending on a person's skin, the scar may be less noticeable,

but if the skin is darker, the scar often stands out more.

Also, if there is an M-shaped hairline, the scar is often exposed as it is,

so in such cases, many people come in to cover the scar.

In the first place, the forehead is not only about height; the side-to-side width ratio is also very important.

So when only the forehead height has been reduced, many people come in to improve the design because they are dissatisfied.

Q. If there is a scar, can hairline correction completely hide it?

It can be hidden to some extent.

Many people come in during the process of the scar changing from red to hypopigmented.

For scars, it is difficult to hide them with other methods (wigs, hats, makeup, etc.),

and hair transplantation can be said to be the best option.

However, since it is still scar tissue, there may be a difference in graft survival compared with transplantation into normal scalp.

In the case of scar transplantation, the hair may grow a little thinner

or in some cases, hair may not grow at all.

So the best way to cover scars after forehead reduction surgery

is hairline correction.

Q. Can a small amount of hairline correction be done after forehead reduction surgery?

Yes, it can be done by performing hairline surgery in a small amount and slightly improving the design.

If the M-shaped area is not very deep, design improvements can be made by slightly reducing the angles of the forehead with a small amount.

If you want a more three-dimensional forehead,

the sides need to be a little narrower, so in that case, a larger number of grafts may be needed.

Today, we took a look at whether hairline correction is possible after forehead reduction surgery.

It is rare for hairline correction to be impossible after forehead reduction surgery.

In most cases, it is possible, so please visit for a consultation and go home with fuller hair 😊

If you want more detailed information, please refer to Dana Plastic Surgery’s YouTube channel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyMmROHN3PA