Eyes
Hairline Lowering (Forehead Reduction)
Reduces the height of a tall forehead by advancing the hairline forward. Appropriate for patients with a naturally high forehead or hairline.
Overview
Hairline lowering, also called forehead reduction or hairline advancement, shortens the visible forehead by advancing the hairline forward through a trichophytic incision along the front of the hair. The procedure is appropriate for patients with a naturally high forehead or recessed hairline who want a more balanced facial proportion. It can be performed alone or in combination with a brow lift. Candidates need adequate scalp laxity to allow the hairline to advance, which is assessed at consultation.
Who it's for
The right candidate.
Patients with a naturally high forehead or a recessed hairline who want a more balanced facial proportion. Candidates need adequate scalp laxity, which is assessed in consultation.
Technique
How it's done.
Through a trichophytic incision along the front of the hair, the scalp is advanced forward and the high forehead skin is removed. The incision is closed in a way that allows hair to grow through the scar for camouflage.
Where this happens
Our own surgery center.
One roof, one team.
Dr. Azadgoli operates at The Practice Healthcare's fully independent, on-property ambulatory surgery center — a Medicare-certified, physician-led facility recognized by Newsweek as one of California's top centers for independent, privately owned surgery.
Consultation, surgery, aftercare, and recovery all happen in one building, with the same team. No outside hospital. No new staff to meet the day of surgery. The same person who checked you in at the consult is there when you wake up.
What to expect
From consultation to recovery.
Outpatient under general anesthesia. Numbness in the scalp behind the incision is normal and resolves over several months. Most patients are back to work at one to two weeks.
Insurance & coverage
Patient Advocacy handles the paperwork.
Our advocacy team verifies benefits, pursues pre-authorizations, and appeals denials. You don't navigate insurance on your own.
Cosmetic procedures are generally not covered by insurance. For reconstructive or medically necessary work, our advocacy team verifies your benefits and presents the out-of-pocket estimate before anything is scheduled.
How we work with insurance
- 1 Verification by expertsOur advocacy team verifies your benefits before any procedure — so we know exactly what is and is not covered.
- 2 Patient advocacy & follow-throughWe aggressively pursue pre-authorizations, appeal denials when appropriate, and hold carriers accountable to their commitments.
- 3 Financial transparencyYou receive a clear written estimate of potential out-of-pocket costs. No surprises on the day of surgery.
- 4 Collaboration with carriersOur team handles documentation and communication directly with your insurance company.
- 5 Options & supportIf a procedure is not covered, we walk you through cash-pay options, financing, and other pathways to care.
FAQ
Common questions.
How much can the hairline move forward?
Typically one to three centimeters in a single operation, depending on scalp laxity. Patients wanting more advancement need a tissue expander placed first, which is a staged procedure.
Will I have a visible scar?
There is a scar at the new hairline, but the trichophytic technique allows hair to grow through it. In most patients the scar is hidden within the hair once healed.
Is this just for women?
No. Men with a high forehead are also candidates, though the planning is different because male hairlines are typically more recessed by design.
Will hair grow through the scar?
Yes — that is the point of the trichophytic technique. The incision is angled so hair follicles in the scalp grow through the scar, which camouflages it once healed.
Can this be combined with a brow lift?
Yes. Many patients have hairline lowering and brow lift in the same operation. The two share the surgical approach and produce a coordinated correction of the upper face.
What if my scalp isn't loose enough?
If a single-stage advance won't cover the desired distance, a tissue expander is placed first — left in place several months to stretch the scalp — then the lowering is performed. Staged but reliable.
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