TLDR A cosmetic procedure can lower the hairline by up to 10 cm, with high satisfaction but potential for temporary sensation loss and rare risks.
In 2013, a cosmetic procedure known as hairline lowering or advancement was described for women with high hairlines but no hair loss history. The procedure could advance the hairline by up to 2.5 cm in a single stage, or up to 3.5 cm in scalps with greater laxity. For those with minimal laxity or needing more than 2.5 cm of advancement, a two-stage process involving scalp expansion could achieve up to 10 cm of advancement. The single-stage procedure typically moved about 3000 follicular units in 1.5 hours, while the two-stage could move up to 12,000 units. Both procedures had high patient satisfaction despite the two-stage process being more inconvenient and costly. Preoperative assessment, careful incision and closure techniques, and preservation of the occipital arteries were emphasized for optimal results and minimizing scarring. Postoperative sensation loss for 6 to 12 months was expected, and risks such as bleeding, infection, shock loss, and scarring were considered rare.
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March 2009 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” The hairline-lowering surgery was effective, safe, and left patients satisfied with few complications.
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January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope” Using a scalp flap for hair transplantation gives denser, faster results than older methods, but it's complex and needs careful planning.
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March 2009 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” The hairline-lowering surgery was effective, safe, and left patients satisfied with few complications.
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May 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that there are various surgical techniques for hair restoration, their success depends on the surgeon's skill, patient's health, and quality of donor hair, and they can potentially improve the mental well-being of those with hair loss.
