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Forehead Reduction Surgery
A high or receding hairline can make the forehead appear disproportionately large and contribute to an older-looking, less balanced face. Both men and women may wish to correct this for better facial symmetry — and rather than relying on hats or grown-out bangs, forehead reduction surgery offers a lasting solution. Also called hairline lowering, the procedure can bring the hairline down approximately one to two inches to reduce the height of the forehead. Dr. Erez Dayan offers forehead reduction at Avance Plastic Surgery Institute in Reno/Tahoe, NV.
Lowering a hairline convincingly is as much about proportion and scar artistry as it is about the surgery itself — and that’s where Dr. Erez Dayan excels. He plans each forehead reduction around the patient’s overall facial balance, placing precise incisions that allow hair to regrow through the scar and conceal any evidence of the procedure. A board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Medical Director of Avance Plastic Surgery Institute, Dr. Dayan trained in the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program, where he served as Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, and completed an elite aesthetic fellowship at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. Forehead reduction is one of his face and neck cosmetic procedures.
Instead of wearing an array of hats or growing out bangs, forehead reduction surgery can lower the hairline approximately 1-2 inches to shrink the appearance of the forehead. This procedure can also be combined with hair restoration for large foreheads. Dr. Dayan will perform an examination and medical evaluation as part of your confidential consultation at his Reno/Tahoe office. He will then offer his recommendations for forehead reduction surgery and explain the options.
Hairline Lowering in Reno/Tahoe
Men’s and women’s foreheads typically have different characteristics, which Dr. Dayan accounts for in each patient’s tailored surgical plan. Hairline lowering is generally a same-day procedure performed under general anesthesia. Using precise incisions in the hairline, Dr. Dayan moves the brow skin and hairline downward, and because hair regrows through the incision line, the scar is concealed. A typical procedure lasts two to three hours.
Some laxity or stretchiness in the forehead skin and scalp is required for the procedure to achieve the desired result, which Dr. Dayan evaluates during your consultation. He uses the most advanced surgical techniques to manipulate the skin and scalp and create the aesthetic appearance you want. For patients with a very large forehead or limited scalp laxity, forehead reduction can also be combined with hair restoration.
“Lowering the hairline can rebalance the whole face — but the art is in the incision. Placed correctly, the hair grows right through it, so the result looks completely natural with no telltale sign of surgery.” — Dr. Erez Dayan
What to Expect During Recovery
Recovery typically takes about two to three weeks, with mild swelling and discomfort during the first few days. Dr. Dayan provides every patient with complete aftercare instructions and prescription medications to aid comfort and healing, along with follow-up visits to confirm your recovery is proceeding as planned.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forehead Reduction Surgery
What is forehead reduction, or hairline lowering?
It’s a procedure that lowers the hairline approximately one to two inches to reduce the height of the forehead, improving facial proportion and balance for both men and women.
How much can the hairline be lowered?
Typically about one to two inches, depending on the laxity of your forehead skin and scalp. Dr. Dayan determines what’s achievable for you during your consultation.
Will the scar be visible?
Dr. Dayan places precise incisions along the hairline so that hair regrows through the scar, concealing it and hiding any evidence of surgery.
Can forehead reduction be combined with hair restoration?
Yes. For patients with a very large forehead or limited scalp laxity, forehead reduction can be combined with hair restoration to achieve the desired result.
Am I a good candidate for forehead reduction?
Good candidates have a high or receding hairline, sufficient scalp laxity, and are in good health with realistic expectations. A consultation and examination confirm your candidacy.
What is recovery like?
Recovery generally takes about two to three weeks, with mild swelling and discomfort in the first few days. Dr. Dayan provides aftercare instructions, medication, and follow-up visits to support smooth healing.
Why Choose Avance Plastic Surgery Institute for Forehead Reduction
- Facial Proportion Expertise: hairline lowering planned around your overall facial balance
- Scar-Concealment Precision: incisions placed so hair regrows through and hides them
- Harvard Training and Aesthetic Fellowship: board-certified with elite fellowship training
- Combined Solutions: the option to pair forehead reduction with hair restoration
- Tailored to Each Patient: surgical plans customized to male and female forehead characteristics
Schedule Your Forehead Reduction Consultation in Reno/Tahoe
If a high or receding hairline is affecting your facial balance, forehead reduction with Dr. Erez Dayan can help. Contact Avance Plastic Surgery Institute in Reno/Tahoe, NV at (775) 800-4444 to schedule a consultation. Virtual consultations are also available for patients traveling from out of town.
Maintenance Program
The maintenance program at Avance Plastic Surgery Institute is designed to offer patients a convenient way to continue seeing the benefits of our treatments for as long as possible.
To maintain the outcomes of face and neck cosmetic procedures, we recommend non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments with the following devices:
- Forma (InMode)
- Morpheus 8 (InMode)
- Evoke (InMode)
