The skilled surgeons at Dr. Robin Unger offer advanced solutions for patients seeking to lower or reshape their hairline through two primary techniques: surgical hairline advancement and hair transplantation. Each method is tailored to the patient’s unique anatomy, goals, and preferences, and may be performed independently or in combination for optimal results. If you are interested in learning more about hairline lowering surgery and how you can achieve the hairline you desire, we are here to help.
These techniques are also frequently used to feminize the hairline, offering individuals a more delicate, rounded, and naturally feminine contour that complements facial features.
Surgical Hairline Advancement (Forehead Reduction)
Surgical hairline advancement, or forehead reduction surgery, involves making an incision along the existing hairline and carefully advancing the scalp forward to lower the position of the hairline. Once repositioned, the incision is meticulously closed with fine sutures, typically resulting in a subtle scar concealed within the hairline, with hair often growing through it. This technique offers immediate, highly dense results and can be combined with other procedures, such as a brow lift, for enhanced facial harmony.
To be a good candidate for surgical hairline advancement, patients should have a flexible scalp and healthy, permanent hair along the hairline that is unlikely to thin with age. This procedure is also commonly chosen by those undergoing facial gender affirmation surgery or seeking to establish a more classically feminine hairline shape.
Most patients are socially presentable shortly after this hairline lowering surgery, especially when styling hair forward. If any visible scarring remains (reported in a small percentage of patients), it can be further softened with hair grafting any time after 6 months postoperatively. Surgical hairline advancement is typically performed under local anesthesia with both oral and intravenous sedation. General anesthesia can also be provided, if desired.
Hair Transplantation For Hairline Lowering
Hair transplantation is also an effective solution to lower the hairline or create a soft, curved hairline often associated with feminine features. In this approach, our surgeons harvest individual hair follicles —by either the strip excision or follicular unit extraction (FUE) method— from the back and sides of the scalp, then meticulously implant them along the new hairline. This technique allows for a highly natural result with no visible scarring in the recipient area.
Hair transplantation is performed under local anesthesia with oral and/or intravenous sedation. General anesthesia can also be provided, if desired. Results develop gradually over several months, and while many patients are satisfied after a single session, those seeking maximum density or refinement may choose to undergo a second procedure.
Combined Approach & Expertise
In select cases, a combined hairline lowering surgery and transplant-based approach yields the most refined outcome — especially for those desiring more density at the hairline or enhancement of a specific hairline design. Our surgeons are committed to delivering natural, lasting results through individualized care and precision. If you would like to learn more about how you may achieve the hairline you desire, contact Dr. Robin Unger today to book a consultation.
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