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Forehead work WITHOUT a scalp advance?

Started by EmilyMK03, July 29, 2016, 09:23:41 PM

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EmilyMK03

July 29, 2016, 09:23:41 PM
Has anyone had forehead work (i.e. brow bossing removal) WITHOUT getting a scalp advance done at the same time?  I'm still on the fence about getting a scalp advance, because while I'm almost 40 yrs old, my hairline hasn't receded at all, as far as I can tell.

But the two procedures often go hand-in-hand, so I'm wondering what the outcome would be if I didn't do both...
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JLT1

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July 30, 2016, 01:10:26 AM
Hi,

While I am envious of your hairline, the surgeon can do forehead work with only 3/8 inch advancement.  You shouldn't even notice it. 

Just make sure to communicate your desires.

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Jen


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EmilyMK03

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September 19, 2016, 11:57:37 AM
Quote from: JLT1 on July 30, 2016, 01:10:26 AM
While I am envious of your hairline, the surgeon can do forehead work with only 3/8 inch advancement.  You shouldn't even notice it. 

Just make sure to communicate your desires.

This ended up being good advice, thank you.  I did get a scalp advance, and it was very minor.  3/8 inch as you said.  It gave me a more feminine hairline (not really visible in most situations, but if I ever go out with my hair pulled back, my now-feminine hairline will be visible.

I decided that by removing bone from my brow area and orbital rim, I'd have extra skin.  I didn't want to have saggy skin on my forehead due to the underlying bone removal, so I decided that the scalp advance to tighten up the forehead area was necessary.

Not only does my forehead look more feminine now, but the minor wrinkles I had are gone too, thanks to the surgery.  I had an upper eyelid blepharoplasty too, which had the added benefit of getting rid of my crow's feet.  All this makes me look even younger.  I don't think I will need botox for a long long time now.  :)

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archlord

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September 22, 2016, 11:23:18 AM
I had forehead type 1 with  dr bensimon without scalp advance on sept 12.  Instead of having scar directly on forehead ( visible) , it is on the middle of my hairs and not visibile at all ;)
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