Hairline Lowering Surgery

In hairline lowering, a strip of forehead skin is removed and the hair-bearing scalp is advanced forward. The incision follows the natural, irregular contour of the hairline and is designed so that hair can grow through the scar, which makes it very discreet once healed. How far the hairline can be lowered depends mainly on the flexibility of the scalp.

• A naturally high hairline or long forehead
• Good flexibility of the scalp
• A stable hairline without progressive hair loss
• Patients who prefer an immediate result

Hair transplantation needs time for the hair to grow and sometimes several sessions, whereas hairline lowering changes the proportions immediately. In patients with progressive hair loss, hair transplantation may be more suitable. Both options are discussed openly in consultation.

When the eyebrows are also low, hairline lowering can be combined with a brow lift through the same incision.

• Mild swelling of the forehead, sometimes around the eyes, in the first week
• Stitches are removed after about seven to ten days
• Temporary numbness of the scalp behind the incision, which improves over months
• Return to most daily activities after about one week

Possible risks include bleeding, infection, a visible or widened scar, temporary hair shedding near the incision and changes in scalp sensation. Your individual situation is assessed carefully before surgery.