Results Posted by Dr. James Vogel-Hairline Lowering

[Dr. James Vogel]

This patient was offered two options for enhancing her hairline. The first option was a hair transplant and the other was a hairline lowering procedure. She choose the later. This is a procedure in which the front hairline is lowered through direct advancement. In general the hairline can be lowered by 2 cm during this 2 hour procedure. The incision is located at the front hairline and 50% of patients will benefit from an additional hair transplant procedure to improve the hairline appearance and even lower the hairline further. This patient did not have an additional hair transplant.

 

The results seen are 8 months following the hairline lowering.

[Cant decide]

Very impressive. Exactly how is this done?

[TakingThePlunge]

Dr. Vogel,

 

I'm very happy to see a new example of the hairline lowering procedure! I was unaware that you offer this option. I often receive emails from females inquiring about this procedure and which clinics perform it.

[Dr. James Vogel]

Dear Cant Decide

 

Sorry for the long delay in responding to you regarding the hair line lowering surgery. I was out of town and it took a long time to dig out when I returned! The hair line lowering procedure is an extensive mobilization and movement of the scalp from the front hairline all the way back to the occipital protuberance (i.e. the bony bump just above the nape of the neck). Generally 1.5 to 2 .0 cm of lowering can be achieved. While the procedure sounds major, it is remarkably well tolerated by the patient and often they are able to get back to work within 3-4 days post operatively once the swelling has subsided. The nice feature to this procedure is that it is an instant gratification for the patient and makes a huge difference in the size of the forehead with in the span of several hours. The resulting scar at the hair line is permanent however often no additional hair grafting is needed to camouflage the incision. On the other hand, a modest amount of hair transplants as a single session are all that is needed to provide additional cover for the scar as well as lower the hairline even further. The procedure is most applicable for women with male pattern hair loss and a familial tendency for a large forehead and high hairline. As a plastic surgeon and hair restoration specialist this type of surgery is very much part of my training background and surgical practice. Look for more examples to come!

[aaron1234]

Very nice. The scar is barely noticeable. Just a pink hue really. Well done.

[RCWest]

This is a pretty heavy duty surgery and you did it flawlessly.