{"id":33978,"date":"2026-05-14T13:55:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/?p=33978"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:18:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:18:41","slug":"forehead-narrowing-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Forehead Narrowing Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Forehead reduction surgery is the process of permanently shortening the openness in the upper part of the face by surgically moving the hairline forward in people with a wide forehead structure. A high hairline that disrupts facial symmetry can directly affect not only appearance but also the person\u2019s general expression. Thanks to this applied technique, the forehead distance is resized in a way that achieves perfect harmony with the other facial features. This aesthetic approach, which offers an extremely effective solution for individuals who do not have a hair loss problem, adds lasting freshness to the external appearance by placing the facial features into a more balanced, natural, and soft frame.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #af9b8c;color:#af9b8c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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Surgery Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#What_Does_the_Structure_of_the_Scalp_Tell_Us_About_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\" >What Does the Structure of the Scalp Tell Us About Forehead Reduction Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#Who_Are_the_Most_Suitable_Candidates_for_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\" >Who Are the Most Suitable Candidates for Forehead Reduction Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#How_Does_Scalp_Flexibility_Affect_the_Success_of_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\" >How Does Scalp Flexibility Affect the Success of Forehead Reduction Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#In_Which_Situations_Does_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_Carry_Risk\" >In Which Situations Does Forehead Reduction Surgery Carry Risk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#How_Is_the_Incision_Scar_Hidden_After_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\" >How Is the Incision Scar Hidden After Forehead Reduction Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#How_Is_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_Applied_Step_by_Step\" >How Is Forehead Reduction Surgery Applied Step by Step?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#How_Is_the_Hairline_Fixed_During_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\" >How Is the Hairline Fixed During Forehead Reduction Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#How_Is_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_Performed_in_Non-Flexible_Skin\" >How Is Forehead Reduction Surgery Performed in Non-Flexible Skin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#With_Which_Other_Procedures_Can_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_Be_Performed\" >With Which Other Procedures Can Forehead Reduction Surgery Be Performed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#Should_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_or_Hair_Transplantation_Be_Preferred\" >Should Forehead Reduction Surgery or Hair Transplantation Be Preferred?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#How_Does_the_Recovery_Process_Progress_After_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\" >How Does the Recovery Process Progress After Forehead Reduction Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#What_Should_Be_Considered_During_the_Recovery_Process_After_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\" >What Should Be Considered During the Recovery Process After Forehead Reduction Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/forehead-narrowing-surgery\/#What_Are_the_Possible_Side_Effects_After_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\" >What Are the Possible Side Effects After Forehead Reduction Surgery?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Ideal_Facial_Proportions_and_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_Important\"><\/span>Why Are Ideal Facial Proportions and Forehead Reduction Surgery Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the foundation of aesthetic approaches always lies the harmony of the face within itself and the balance popularly known as the golden ratio. A facial structure considered aesthetically ideal and balanced is vertically divided into three equal parts by horizontal lines. This triple division includes the upper face from the hairline to the eyebrows, the midface from the eyebrows to the lower border of the nose, and the lower face from below the nose to the tip of the chin. In this context, the vertical length of the forehead is expected to constitute approximately one third of the total length of the face.<\/p>\n<p>However, in some people, the forehead area occupies much more space than this one-third proportion. The hairline being positioned farther back than normal causes the upper part of the face to take on a much wider, more noticeable structure and sometimes one that makes the person look more tired or older than they are. When that delicate balance in the face is disrupted, the overall expression is affected no matter how proportionate the eyes, nose, or lips are. Forehead reduction surgery is a highly detailed procedure applied precisely to re-establish this disrupted balance, bring the upper one-third of the face back to its ideal boundaries, and give the expression in the person\u2019s gaze a fresher appearance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_Structure_of_the_Scalp_Tell_Us_About_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\"><\/span>What Does the Structure of the Scalp Tell Us About Forehead Reduction Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The success of this surgical procedure is based on knowing the layered structure of the scalp very well and correctly analyzing how these tissues behave. Although from the outside it appears to consist only of skin and hair, the scalp actually consists of interconnected anatomical layers within itself.<\/p>\n<p>The main layers that make up the scalp are listed below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Skin<\/li>\n<li>Dense connective tissue<\/li>\n<li>Aponeurosis<\/li>\n<li>Loose connective tissue<\/li>\n<li>Periosteum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the surgical procedure, a very special tissue separation area called the &#8220;subgaleal plane&#8221; is used. This area is the loose tissue layer located between the aponeurosis layer and the periosteum, relatively lacking in blood vessels. There is an extremely practical and biological reason for choosing this layer. This is where the scalp moves most easily over the skull bone and has the highest slipperiness. When you wrinkle your forehead or move your scalp, the part that slides is precisely this layer. During surgery, descending through this mobile layer to the temple area on the sides and to the upper border of the brow bone in the front allows the hair-bearing scalp to be advanced forward freely and safely. In addition, carefully preserving the nerves that provide sensation to the forehead area and the rich vascular network that nourishes the tissue in this plane ensures fast and trouble-free healing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Are_the_Most_Suitable_Candidates_for_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\"><\/span>Who Are the Most Suitable Candidates for Forehead Reduction Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every facial aesthetic procedure may be suitable for every individual. People who will achieve the highest benefit from forehead reduction surgery generally have certain characteristics. Individuals who have a naturally high hairline but do not experience hair loss draw the ideal profile for this procedure.<\/p>\n<p>The characteristics of the most suitable candidates for this procedure are as follows.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stable hair loss phase<\/li>\n<li>High frontal hairline<\/li>\n<li>Wide forehead structure<\/li>\n<li>Flexible scalp<\/li>\n<li>Dense frontal hair follicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Female patients in particular benefit greatly from this surgery because their hair loss processes are much more predictable and stable compared to men. A wide forehead can make facial features appear harsher. Moving the hairline forward instantly softens the facial expression and provides a younger appearance. This procedure is also one of the most frequently used methods in processes called facial feminization, which aim to make facial features more feminine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Scalp_Flexibility_Affect_the_Success_of_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\"><\/span>How Does Scalp Flexibility Affect the Success of Forehead Reduction Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most critical physical factor determining how effective the surgery will be and how many centimeters the hairline can be moved forward is the flexibility of the scalp. This condition, called scalp laxity in medical language, refers to the skin\u2019s ability to move over the skull. During a physical evaluation, the hair-bearing scalp is gently pushed forward with the fingertips. If the skin can slide easily over the skull without showing great resistance, this indicates that the skin is quite flexible.<\/p>\n<p>In a flexible scalp, the hairline can usually be lowered comfortably between one and two centimeters in a single session. In some exceptionally flexible tissues, this amount may increase slightly. The fact that scalp flexibility defines the anatomical limits of the procedure is of great importance in placing the patient\u2019s preoperative expectations on a realistic basis. Expecting more reduction than the tissue allows would not be a healthy approach.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Which_Situations_Does_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_Carry_Risk\"><\/span>In Which Situations Does Forehead Reduction Surgery Carry Risk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As is inherent in every surgical procedure, there are some special situations in which forehead reduction surgery is not suitable to perform and carries risk. To ensure long-term patient satisfaction, these risk factors must be correctly analyzed from the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>Situations in which this surgery is not recommended or requires extra attention can be listed as follows.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Active hair loss<\/li>\n<li>Potential for male pattern baldness<\/li>\n<li>Very sparse hair structure<\/li>\n<li>Previous incisions in the head region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This surgical approach is particularly risky in young male patients who have active hair loss or have a high likelihood of experiencing male pattern baldness in the following years. Even if the surgery is performed and the hairline is moved forward, when the genetic shedding process continues, the hair will recede over the years and the incision scar made for the surgery will remain completely exposed in the middle of the forehead. In people whose frontal hairline structurally has very low hair density, this procedure may not be an ideal option because it will be difficult to hide the incision scar among the hair.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_the_Incision_Scar_Hidden_After_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\"><\/span>How Is the Incision Scar Hidden After Forehead Reduction Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most wondered parts of the procedure is how the scar will be hidden in an area that can be considered right in the middle of the face. In modern aesthetic surgery, the most elegant way to hide the scar is a special method called the trichophytic incision. In this method, the incision is not made perpendicular to the tissue in the form of a straight line we are used to.<\/p>\n<p>The incision advancing along the hairline is performed by entering a few millimeters behind the hair follicles and at a fairly inclined angle to the skin. The basic logic of this inclined incision is quite clever. Because the incision is angled, the lowest parts of the hair follicles under the skin remain under the incision line without being damaged. During the healing process that begins in the weeks after surgery, new hair strands growing from these follicles preserved under the skin pass directly through the healing scar and emerge on the skin surface. In other words, your own natural hair is enabled to grow directly over and in front of the scar. In this way, that thin healing line is covered by the person\u2019s own hair, and when viewed from the outside, a natural hairline perception is created.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_Applied_Step_by_Step\"><\/span>How Is Forehead Reduction Surgery Applied Step by Step?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This surgical process requires detailed planning and sensitivity that shows maximum respect for the tissues. The day of surgery generally has a calm and step-by-step routine.<\/p>\n<p>The basic steps of the surgical process are stated below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Millimetric drawings<\/li>\n<li>Local infiltration<\/li>\n<li>Inclined incision<\/li>\n<li>Tissue release<\/li>\n<li>Fixation in the new position<\/li>\n<li>Tension-free closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While the patient is still awake and in an upright sitting position, facial proportions are measured and the forehead skin to be removed is drawn millimetrically. For a natural appearance, a slightly irregular line is designed instead of a straight line. For complete patient comfort, the procedure is performed under general anesthesia, and special solutions are injected under the tissue to minimize bleeding. Then, the planned angled incision is made and the excess forehead skin causing the width is removed. The scalp is carefully released from beneath the hair-bearing area up to the top point. If a little more flexibility is needed to pull the hair-bearing skin forward, small relaxing incisions are made in the inner firm layer to allow the tissue to stretch. Finally, the skin is pulled forward, securely fixed to the bone, and the skin is carefully closed with the finest suture materials.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_the_Hairline_Fixed_During_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\"><\/span>How Is the Hairline Fixed During Forehead Reduction Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the scalp is pulled forward and the excess skin on the forehead is removed, the tissue naturally tends to return to its old place, namely backward. It is a vital issue that this physical tension on the skin should not be loaded onto the externally visible suture line. If the suture line remains too tense, the scar may widen or the hair follicles in that area may become stressed and shed. To prevent this, the scalp is fixed deeply to the skull bone.<\/p>\n<p>The methods used to fix the skin to the bone are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bioabsorbable hooked devices<\/li>\n<li>Surgical bone tunnels<\/li>\n<li>Deep fascia sutures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Special devices with tiny hooks on them, which are completely absorbed and disappear by the body within months, are frequently preferred. These devices, placed into a tiny socket opened in the skull bone, strongly grasp and lock the scalp from the inner surface. Thus, all mechanical load placed on the external aesthetic sutures is eliminated. In the surgical bone tunnel method, very small passages are opened on the outermost surface of the skull bone, and the strong internal connective tissue is directly attached to the bone with surgical threads, creating the same tension-reducing effect.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_Performed_in_Non-Flexible_Skin\"><\/span>How Is Forehead Reduction Surgery Performed in Non-Flexible Skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some people\u2019s scalp may be naturally very tight and may barely move even when pushed with a finger. Also, sometimes the forehead is so wide that pulling the skin four to five centimeters forward with a single surgery is anatomically impossible. In such advanced requirements, a two-stage process called the tissue expander balloon method comes into play.<\/p>\n<p>The process begins with placing a deflated medical silicone balloon under the healthy part of the hair-bearing skin. A few weeks after this first small procedure, sterile fluid is injected into this balloon from the outside during regular clinic visits, and the balloon is slowly inflated. During this process, which lasts approximately two to three months, the scalp slowly grows and produces new tissue, just like the abdominal skin stretches during pregnancy. In the second stage, the patient is taken to surgery again and the balloon inside is removed. The hair-bearing skin, now completely loosened and excessively stretched, is easily advanced forward by very significant amounts, and the wide forehead skin is removed to achieve the targeted reduction.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_Which_Other_Procedures_Can_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_Be_Performed\"><\/span>With Which Other Procedures Can Forehead Reduction Surgery Be Performed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reduction procedure in the forehead area creates a quite noticeable difference on its own. However, there are also some additional touches that can be performed during this surgery to bring the aesthetic harmony in the upper half of the face to its peak. Since the same incision line has already been entered, it is possible to perform other procedures simultaneously thanks to the anatomical position of the tissues.<\/p>\n<p>Frequently performed simultaneous procedures are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Endoscopic brow lift<\/li>\n<li>Brow bone shaping<\/li>\n<li>Temporal lift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While the scalp is advanced forward, the brow area can also be released from the inside and easily moved higher to its ideal anatomical position. This dual combination gives the patient a much more energetic and bright gaze. In addition, especially in women, the prominent bony protrusions immediately above the eyebrows that cause a masculine and harsh appearance can also be softened by shaving with special devices during this surgery. In this way, complete integrity is achieved in the upper face area by going through a single recovery process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery_or_Hair_Transplantation_Be_Preferred\"><\/span>Should Forehead Reduction Surgery or Hair Transplantation Be Preferred?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The issue that people who want to eliminate width in the forehead area most often hesitate about is the choice between this surgical procedure and hair transplantation. The two methods have completely different philosophies and dynamics. In forehead reduction surgery, the result is seen instantly on the table, and your own dense, thick hair is moved forward as a whole without thinning. In hair transplantation, however, follicles must be taken one by one from the nape and transplanted to the front, and a waiting period of months is required for these hairs to grow.<\/p>\n<p>The elements that determine the main differences between the two methods are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speed of seeing the result<\/li>\n<li>Preservation of existing hair density<\/li>\n<li>Type of scar left after the procedure<\/li>\n<li>Targeted number of sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In fact, these two methods are not rivals of each other but each other\u2019s strongest supporters. In a person with deep recession in the temple areas, the frontal hairline is first pulled down completely by two centimeters through surgery. Months after healing is completed, a flawless transition can be achieved by performing hair transplantation to those areas in order to fill the small gaps remaining at the corners or to make the surgical scar even less noticeable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Recovery_Process_Progress_After_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\"><\/span>How Does the Recovery Process Progress After Forehead Reduction Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The process after the surgery is completed is generally quite comfortable for patients, but it is necessary to respect the healing rhythm of the tissues. After this intervention applied to the upper part of the face, the body\u2019s natural repair mechanisms come into play.<\/p>\n<p>The milestones in the recovery process can be summarized as follows.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First two days<\/li>\n<li>End of the first week<\/li>\n<li>Tenth day<\/li>\n<li>First six-month period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Within the first 48 hours, an increase in swelling and mild color changes on the forehead, cheeks, and sometimes around the eyes is a completely natural reaction. This condition regresses rapidly within a few days by keeping the head elevated with two pillows while sleeping. Usually on the second or third day of the operation, patients become able to wash their hair carefully. Around the tenth day, the sutures are removed and the vast majority of patients can return to their normal social and work lives. In the period between three and six months, the mild numbness on the incision line disappears, those expected new hair strands sprout through the scar, and the surgical scar begins to fade by adapting to the skin color.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Be_Considered_During_the_Recovery_Process_After_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\"><\/span>What Should Be Considered During the Recovery Process After Forehead Reduction Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order for the obtained aesthetic result to be permanent and wound healing to be completed smoothly, great attention should be paid to behaviors in the early postoperative period. During the phase when the internal tissues attach and fuse to the bone, physical movements that will strain that area should be avoided.<\/p>\n<p>Actions that must definitely be avoided in the first weeks are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heavy sports requiring effort<\/li>\n<li>Lifting physical weight<\/li>\n<li>Keeping the head bent down for a long time<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to direct sunlight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Actions that suddenly raise blood pressure or increase intracranial pressure may cause leakage in the wound area. Keeping the head bent forward for a long time (for example, wiping the floor, lifting a very heavy object from the ground) increases the load on the sutures. In addition, exposure of the newly healing scar to direct sunlight in the first months may lead to permanent darkening of color in that area. Therefore, using wide-brimmed hats or high-protection-factor sunscreens when going outside is extremely important for the quality of healing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Possible_Side_Effects_After_Forehead_Reduction_Surgery\"><\/span>What Are the Possible Side Effects After Forehead Reduction Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although it is a very reliable procedure thanks to modern surgical techniques, as with every medical intervention, there are some temporary reactions that the body may give to surgical trauma. If these conditions are known in advance, the recovery process is much less stressful.<\/p>\n<p>Situations that may be encountered during the process are listed below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeling of numbness in the scalp<\/li>\n<li>Temporary shock hair loss<\/li>\n<li>Perception of mild asymmetry<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity in the wound area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since small nerve fibers are affected while the tissues are separated, numbness in the crown area of the head is the most common condition and resolves spontaneously within months. Shock shedding, one of the most wondered topics, is the shedding of hairs close to the incision line a few weeks after the operation. This is a completely temporary tissue reflex, and the shed hairs grow back from the roots more strongly within months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forehead reduction surgery is the process of permanently shortening the openness in the upper part of the face by surgically moving the hairline forward in people with a wide forehead structure. A high hairline that disrupts facial symmetry can directly affect not only appearance but also the person\u2019s general expression. 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