Fri 26 Jan 2007
Lowering a Hairline
Category: Female Hair Loss , Hair Density , Hair Transplant Surgery , Other Hair SurgeriesHello I was thinking about whether it was possible to have hair replaced in my hairline without seeing scarring. My hairline goes back a bit and makes me feel paranoid. How much would it cost? Thank you, Debbie.
Debbie, It is certainly possible to re-establish a lower hairline with hair transplantation or surgery. Especially for women it is critical to achieve a high density of hair in the hairline since it is not natural for women to have a thinning look in the hairline. Thus if you do hair transplant surgery you will probally need at least two surgical sessions to establish the density and thickness in your new and lower hairline to make it look natural.
An alternative is doing a “forehead reduction” surgery, as shown in the photo in this post. This forehead reduction surgery was performed by Dr. Sheldon Kabaker in Oakland California. For a larger view, click here. You can read more about such a forehead reduction surgery by visiting our forum topic Optimal density in the hairline in only 2 hours.
Best wishes for achieving the hairline you want.
Pat – Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog. To share ideas with other hair loss sufferers visit our Hair Restoration Discussion Forum.
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May 14th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Hi,
I desperately want to lower my hairline and reduce my high forehead. I have seen Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker offers this surgery. However, I am from the United Kingdom. Therefore, can you recommended anywhere in Britain that offers this procedure?
Regards,
Katie
June 5th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Greetings,
I would like to have the forehead reduction surgery performed by Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker but was wondering if the fact that I live in Canada might prevent my chances of scheduling an appointment and procedure?
I appreciate your time.
Thank you, Tave
August 15th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Hi,
I’m a 21 year old male and am desperate to reduce the size of my forehead. It makes me so paranoid and I’m sick of having to always wear hats. Can anyone recommend a Doctor within the UK who can perform a lowering of the hairline?
August 16th, 2009 at 12:47 am
George,
Have you considered the Farjo clinic in the UK? They’re highly esteemed Coalition members and doing consistent solid work. You can find their Coalition profiles by going to http://www.hairlosslearningcenter.org and clicking on the “Coalition” logo.
All the Best,
Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Associate Publisher/Editor
November 15th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
The hairline lowering operation is not a hair transplant. It is a type of scalp reduction, as has been pointed out, that has stood the test of time. It is best performed on females who have no ongoing hair loss. Some males who have had transplants or will commit themselves to having them later might be considered only after extensive counseling. In general I discourage men from having this operation.If they are having male pattern loss follicular unit grafting should be considered first. Also women with female or male pattern loss should be similarly discouraged.
It is fabulous procedure for those women who are self conscious of a high ,masculine hairline, who have always had this condition , who have a familial tenecy for this and have adequate laxity of the forehead and scalp. The procedure does not preclude someone from having follicular unit grafting at a later date.
January 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 am
Hello, is there any precudure for foreheads to be smaller. I’m 15 years old and hate everything about how I look, I want my forehead to be smaller and how old do you have to be for surgery?
January 24th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Zara,
In my opinion, forehead reduction surgery is a viable solution for many women with naturally large foreheads and higher hairlines. Recommended hair transplant surgeon Dr. Kabaker is one of the world’s leading experts in performing this procedure with minimal risks and high rates of success.
The best part about this procedure is that women can achieve the desired result in a fraction of the time as hairline reconstruction via hair transplant surgery. The major disadvantage of this procedure however, is that it’s highly invasive and requires more time to properly heal.
In men, the procedure is a lot riskier, especially since unlike hair hairline reconstruction via hair transplantation, no DHT safe hair has been moved to the hairline with forehead reduction surgery. Thus, in the event a patient later experiences male pattern baldness, hairline recession could destroy the cosmetic result of the forehead reduction procedure.
Another alternative is state of the art hair transplant surgery. However, it may take several procedures and will take much longer to achieve the results you want. It’s also much more expensive.
That said, I imagine that no physician will perform this kind of procedure on you until you are at least 18 years of age. But since it concerns you, I suggest speaking with your parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) about your concerns and if they are willing, you can all consult with Dr. Kabaker together.
For more information on how the forehead reduction procedure works, its advantages, and disadvantages, visit “Hairline Lowering Procedures in Women with High Foreheads“.
Best wishes,
Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Managing Publisher of this community
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Hey, I am 22. I hate my high forehead!
I was wondering if this procedure is available anywhere in Ireland?
I am willing to travel if not!
February 24th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Haylet,
I’m not familiar with any physicians in Ireland who perform this procedure. However, you may want to consult with Dr. Kabaker who specializes in this hairline lowering procedure.
Best wishes,
Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Managing Publisher of this Community
April 18th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
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April 18th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
arian,
I recommend reading the advice supplied above and contact Dr. Shelly Kabaker. Understand that this particular hairline lowering procedure is typically for women rather than men. Men wanting to lower their hairline need to be more cautious due to the increased possibility of male patter baldness.
Best wishes,
Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Managing Publisher of this Community
May 3rd, 2010 at 11:48 am
am 15 years of age and live in the uk i hateee my big forehead is they any chance i can have a my hairline lowered if yes how much would it cost
May 4th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Maaria,
At your age, I don’t think you’d be a candidate for the hairline lowering procedure. I’d consider waiting until your at least 18. However, you could always talk to your parent(s)/guardian(s) about consulting with Dr. Kabaker to discuss the procedure and its costs.
For more information about the hairline lowering procedure works, its advantages, risks and costs, visit “Hairline Lowering Procedures for Women with High Foreheads”
Best wishes,
Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Managing Publisher of this Community
Best
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:34 am
Hey, I am 24. I hate my high forehead!
I was wondering if this procedure is available anywhere in Norway?
I am more than willing to travel if not
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:55 am
Alicia,
Whereas this procedure may be performed in Norway, I’m not familiar with any physicians who perform it there. You may want to consult with Dr. Kabaker and ask his opinion on quality physicians performing this procedure closer to you.
Best wishes,
Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Managing Publisher of this Community
June 14th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Hello
I’d to lower my hairline and reduce my high forehead. I am from Vancouver, BC, Canada. Can you recommended anywhere in Vancouver that offers this procedure?
Regards,
PN
June 14th, 2010 at 10:35 am
PN,
Coalition members Drs. Hasson and Wong are performing state of the art ultra refined hair transplantation in Vancouver however, as far as I know, they do not specifically perform the hairline lowering procedure as described above. If you are considering this procedure, I’d at least consider consulting with Dr. Shelly Kabaker who is a leading expert regularly performing this procedure.
Best wishes,
Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Managing Publisher of this Community
July 5th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Hello. I am a 18 year old (male) with a very big forehead. I was just wondering if I would met the age requirement. I know there are some risks involved. I don’t particularly mind going bold around 35ish (I heard it’s around those times I may start to lose hair generally). I was also wondering what are the risks? Does this surgery/procedure mean high chance of baldness at 20 or later in life? Any average age that a person starts balding?
PS, is this surgery/procedure offered in the UK or would I have to travel?
July 8th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Hi Mohamed,
Although the hairline lowering or forehead reduction procedure can be carried out on a male the same way it can on a female, it’s usually not recommended. The reason why is because a significant percentage of men (somewhere around 50%) experience hair loss at some point in their life. If you were to go bald, the look achieved with the hairline lowering procedure would become unnatural, and a scar would likely be visible in the front of your head. Since you said you could go bald in your mid-thirties, this could be a problem.
Technically, you could use hair transplantation to lower your hairline, but you begin to face the same problems with future balding. Although the transplanted hair would remain at the lower position in your scalp, the rest of your hair would thin or recede and leave an unnatural gap between your lowered hairline and the rest of your hair.
Furthermore, at your age, it’s nearly impossible to accurately predict your future hair loss, and hairline lowering in general would not be recommended. The risks and future implications are just high. There are certain instances where individuals completely keep their native hair or stick to a medication regimen and are able to slightly lower the hairline, but your case just presents quite a few future “unknowns.”
August 11th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
I have a very high forehead and i cant stand hiding it with my bangs and holding it in the wind so no one can see it. im 15 female, living in california. can i do the procedure at my age? and if so how much would it be? if i had a smaller forehead, it would change my confidence.
August 16th, 2010 at 1:53 am
Tiffany,
It is not likely that a physician will perform this type of procedure on someone under the age of 18. However, if you are concerned about it, I suggest that you discuss your concerns with a parent or legal guardian. If they are willing to allow you to pursue surgery, it wouldn’t hurt to discuss your options with Dr. Kabaker.
Best wishes,
David (TakingThePlunge)
August 16th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Tiffany,
You could definitely discuss the issue with a dermatologist or one of our recommended hair restoration physicians (http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/Consult-a-Physician/hair-loss-doctors.asp, but I think you’re too young for surgery at this time. I think you should give your appearance more time to mature and wait before truly investigating hairline lowering.
I hope this helps!
Blake (Future_HT_Doc)
Editorial Assistant
August 29th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Hi,
Iam interested about the Hairline Lowering.
Do you know someone who is doing this procedure in France?
Many Thanks
Julia
August 30th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Julia,
I would review and consult with one of our recommended hair transplant surgeons in Europe(http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/Consult-a-Physician/hair-loss-doctors-europe.asp) or France specifically (http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/Consult-a-Physician/surgeon-list.asp?StateAbr=FRA) and discuss the hair line lowering procedure with one (or several) of these excellent physicians.
I hope this helps!
Blake (Future_HT_Doc)
Editorial Assistant