Hairline lowering

Hairline lowering, also called surgical forehead reduction or hairline advancement, moves the scalp’s hair-bearing edge forward to make the forehead appear shorter. People may consider it when a naturally high hairline or a tall forehead affects facial balance. The procedure involves repositioning the existing hairline rather than transplanting individual hairs, and it may leave a scar or change hair density near the incision.

A consultation begins with your goals, health history, medications, hairline and scalp assessment, and discussion of realistic possibilities and risks. Your clinician may consider forehead proportions, hair growth pattern, scalp flexibility, prior procedures and whether another option—or no procedure—better fits your concerns. Together, you can review an individualized plan, including whether forehead contouring or related facial-plastics care is appropriate. Potential risks can include bleeding, infection, numbness, healing problems, visible scarring and hair loss; outcomes vary.