Forehead Reduction Surgery Cost & Other FAQs
Forehead reduction surgery cost is one of the primary topics patients have questions about at their consultation appointments with Dr. Sieber. Of course, other key questions arise as well. If you can have some semblance of the answers to these questions prior to your appointment, this can put you one step ahead of the game.
Below, we’ll go over the major things you should know about the cost of hairline lowering (forehead reduction surgery) as well as the answers to several other frequently asked questions about this procedure.
Forehead Reduction FAQs: Cost & Other Topics
How much does forehead reduction surgery cost?
As a major surgery that must be catered to the individual and is, therefore, different for every patient, it’s challenging to estimate the cost of this surgery. That is, Dr. Sieber must first see you in person in order to write up a comprehensive quote for the cost.
When you see Dr. Sieber, he will talk to you about your goals, assess your forehead and scalp laxity, and present to you your best options for care. Other considerations such as surgery location, anesthesia, pre-surgery tests, and post-surgery recovery costs will contribute to the overall cost of forehead reduction as well.
Who is a good candidate for forehead reduction surgery?
Who is a good candidate for forehead reduction surgery?The best candidates for forehead reduction are those who are unhappy or uncomfortable with having a large forehead, high hairline, and/or uneven or asymmetrical hairline. Excess forehead skin is a cosmetic issue that can affect both men and women.
Patients need to be in good health and have no major medical concerns or ongoing treatments. For patients who smoke, they will need to cease smoking for at least several months prior to surgery and for several months after surgery. Ultimately, it will be Dr. Sieber who decides if you qualify as a good candidate for this surgery. This is usually done at your first consultation appointment.
What are the risks of forehead reduction surgery?
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks with forehead reduction. Fortunately, most patients do very well, as long as they choose an experienced and board certified plastic surgeon.
Major risks include infection, longterm visible scarring, hair loss around incision sites, longterm or permanent changes in sensation, and undesirable results.
What is the recovery time for forehead reduction surgery?
Forehead reduction surgery (hairline lowering surgery) typically takes an initial one to two weeks to recover from. After this time, patients can start to ease back into their normal routines, including work and regular daily activities. Do keep in mind that it may take longer to return to exercise and heavy lifting.
Will I have visible scars after hairline lowering surgery?
After a hairline lowering procedure, most patients can expect to have some scarring, but this should be concealed within the hairline. Similar to a brow lift or hair transplant surgery, your hair will cover the scars, concealing them almost completely.
As time goes on, most scars from hairline lowering surgeries should continue to fade and become less noticeable. More hair follicles should grow around and through the scars on the hair bearing scalp, and you should begin to find them nearly invisible. The vast majority of hairline lowering patients do not have visible scarring one year out from surgery.
Does forehead reduction surgery ever get botched?
Unfortunately, yes, forehead reduction surgeries can go wrong at times. To avoid forehead reduction surgery gone wrong, however, you must choose a plastic surgeon who is very experienced with this procedure and who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Only the best board certified plastic surgeons have the expertise and knowledge to perform this procedure safely and effectively. At the same time, not just any board certified plastic surgeon should performing your hairline lowering surgery. You must choose someone who has specific experience with hairline lowering, hair transplant procedures, and the facial plastic surgery procedure world in general, as these take a tremendous amount of skill.
Can forehead reduction surgery be combined with other procedures?
Yes, a forehead reduction procedure can certainly be combined with other procedures. Some patients may opt to get a brow lift or hair grafting after hair loss, for example. Even a facelift or neck surgery (neck lift) can sometimes be added to a hairline lowering procedure.
Combining facial procedures is beneficial because it can lower the ultimate cost (separate surgeries will ultimately cost more altogether). Furthermore, you will be combining and shortening recovery times as well.
Set Up a Consultation Appointment Today
We understand needing to know details about the pricing process for forehead reduction surgery. Planning ahead and having adequate information about cost and other important topics enables you to feel better prepared for the pre-surgery period, the operation itself, and forehead reduction recovery.
If you would like to learn more about the cost of forehead reduction surgery or have other questions about this procedure, please contact us today to book a consultation appointment with double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Sieber.
