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how is the hairline scar from forehead lowering, brow lift?

08-19-2009, 06:00 AM
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how is the hairline scar from forehead lowering, brow lift?
how is the hairline scar from forehead lowering, brow lift?
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08-19-2009, 06:22 AM
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I'm one month post-op from a hairline browlift. I apologize that I haven't posted pics, but the scar really is very discrete, considering the nature of the thing. The PS shaved about 1/2 inch back from my hairline and then made the incision right along the hairline. He also corrected some hairline problem spots, removing a couple of weird protrusions of hair into my forehead. I'm very happy with my new hairline and look forward to styling my hair around it in the future.
Today, I have about 1/4-1/2 inch of hair coming in. It's growing downward, so it'll camoflage the incision nicely. Of course, I have bangs now to cover up the whole business until it fully heals. The incision itself is like a fine-point wavy pen line running along the hairline. It's a pinkish-burgundy color. It can be camoflaged with concealer, but I haven't done that much. I do work full time and friends have assured me that they don't notice it, even though my bangs do have one spot where they tend to come apart.
Be assured that I would do it again. The psychological boost of looking happier and more rested makes it worth the physical effects. There is the forehead numbness, which is weird, and the itching is starting to kick in. It's all nerve-related healing and I tell myself that it's my body doing its thing to repair the trauma.
I also had a face lift at the same time. My biggest pre-op concerns were the hairline incision and how my ears would look after the FL. As it turns out, the hairline business was a non-issue. I say go for it and anticipate the healing, the numbness and the itching. Plastic surgery, like anything medical, has effects - desired effects and side effects. Educate yourself about the procedure and the potential outcomes. Armed with information and intelligent questions, you'll be a partner in the process. Emedicine.com has an excellent website, targeted to medical providers and discusses the full procedure in detail.
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02-11-2010, 07:06 AM
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Hello friends
The effects of aging are inevitable, and, often, the brow and forehead area show the first signs. The skin begins to lose its elasticity. Sun, wind, and the pull of gravity all affect the face, resulting in frown lines, wrinkling across the forehead, and an increasing heaviness of the eyebrows. Even people in their thirties may have faces that look older than their years. Your tired, angry, or sad expression may not reflect how you actually feel. As a result, many people have opted for a procedure known as the forehead lift. Based on variations in how men and women age and on new advances in medical technology, different methods are used to perform this procedure.
If you are wondering how a forehead lift could improve your appearance, you need to know how these procedures are performed and what you can expect. This pamphlet can address many of your concerns and provide you the information you need to begin considering forehead surgery.
Successful facial plastic surgery is a result of good rapport between patient and surgeon. Trust, based on realistic expectations and exacting medical expertise, develops in the consulting stages before surgery. Your surgeon can answer specific questions about your specific needs.
Thanks for sharing us .....
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02-16-2010, 07:55 AM
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Hello
The female hairline is variable in position. However, a “normal” female hairline is typically positioned 5 to 6.5cm above the brows and usually begins at some point where the scalp slopes from a more horizontal position to a vertical one. This optimal position allows for ease of hairstyling and provides facial harmony and balance.
There are a number of women who have a hereditary high hairline (or high forehead). The appearance of a high hairline can make women look masculine and/or older than their years. The associated high forehead is often seen as unattractive and their hair styling is often limited to combing downward (bangs) to camouflage it. These women, even though there are no signs of hair loss, are dissatisfied with their naturally high forehead and wish they could lower their hairline to a more cosmetically pleasing location.
State of the art follicular unit hair transplantation can be an effective procedure to treat these patients and has a minimal risk of complications. However, this technique is labor intensive, time consuming, and can be expensive, especially since these patients often require multiple sessions to achieve the 2-4 cm of hairline lowering required with adequate hair density acceptable to women. In addition, these women may have to wait for 2-4 years for hair growth to see the full result after surgical hair replacement.
Recommended physician Dr. Shelly Kabaker of Oakland, California has become world renown for his excellent forehead lift procedure, which women with naturally high foreheads in particular can benefit from. Below, we summarize how this low risk hairline lowering technique can produce outstanding results rapidly and is readily available and acceptable to female patients with high foreheads.
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03-26-2010, 10:26 AM
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Hello
I have yet to find a surgeon who can operate without leaving a scar. The goal is to leave a scar that is the least noticeable possible or hidden (as in or behind the hair line). A scar at the hairline to preserve the level of the hairline itself can also be done but it takes extra precautions.
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03-31-2010, 08:57 AM
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Hello
I would like to have the forehead reduction surgery performed by Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker but was wondering if the fact that I live in Canada might prevent my chances of scheduling an appointment and procedure?
I appreciate your time.
Thank you
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