Frontal Region Reduction with Pre-Hairline Incision: Experience and Indications

The study reviewed the outcomes of 31 patients who underwent frontal region reduction with a pre-hairline incision from 2005 to 2011. Indications included brow ptosis, fine and sparse frontal hair, congenital long forehead, or extensive forehead wrinkling. Over an average follow-up of 1.5 years, all patients experienced temporary paresthesia, resolving within a year, and three developed postoperative seromas, managed with aspiration. Despite the potential for a more visible scar, all patients felt the benefits of hairline reduction outweighed the drawbacks. The procedure was recommended for those with specific forehead and hair characteristics seeking reduction.