Hairline correction procedure, also called forehead reduction surgery or scalp lift is a surgical method to reshape the face by lowering the forehead and/or hairline. It can correct a high hairline that is out of balance with the lower third of the face and can be especially noticeable in some ethnic and racial groups. The procedure can be performed alone or in combination with brow lifts or hair transplants to enhance the results. The procedure can also be combined with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) to improve the appearance of the upper face.
During a preoperative assessment, the surgeon will measure your hairline and mark its new location on the forehead before performing the surgery. He or she will also assess the amount of scalp laxity needed to safely achieve a desired position. This can be done by gently pulling on the skin of the forehead near the hairline and measuring how far it moves forward. An adequate amount of scalp laxity will allow for more natural movement of the hairline during the healing process and make the final result look more attractive.강남헤어라인
The surgical procedure begins with intravenous sedation to help you relax while the doctor makes an incision across the forehead and through the hairline into the temple areas. This incision is placed in a precise and very careful way to ensure that the scar heals well and can be camouflaged with future hair growth. A scalpel is then used to remove the excess forehead skin, separating the hair bearing scalp from the underlying fat and bone, and advancing it forward by a surgically appropriate amount. The procedure can achieve hairline advancements up to 5 cm.
Many females with initial hairlines higher than this can be satisfied with a 2 cm reduction. A single surgical procedure is all that is necessary for most patients. Patients that require a greater amount of forehead reduction may be better candidates for a multi-stage procedure in which a temporary, implantable device called a tissue expander is placed beneath the scalp to gradually stretch it over 6-8 weeks. Once the skin is stretched, a second procedure can be performed to perform the actual surgical hairline lowering.압구정모발이식
In addition to lowering the hairline, this procedure can also be used to address an overly broad forehead. This can be accomplished by combining it with a brow lift in which the surgeon shaves down the glabellar area and/or a frontal sinus reduction in which the surgeon shaves down or removes some of the orbital bone just below the eyebrow. In some cases, this procedure is used to assist transgender patients with the transition between male and female by providing a more feminine-looking forehead and chin. In general, this is a very safe and well-tolerated procedure that can be performed to suit each individual patient’s needs. Swelling and bruising are minimal and resolve quickly after the procedure. Most patients can resume normal activity within a few days of the surgery.