What is Forehead Reduction (Contouring or Reshaping) Surgery?

Forehead reduction surgery (forehead shaping and contouring) stands out as an important part of the facial feminization process. Effective results also increase the interest of trans women in this procedure.

However, at this point, achieving the best results from the procedure requires the expertise of a surgeon who is specialized in the field, trained in general plastic surgery and craniofacial surgery, and versatile in terms of skills. In this article, we discuss the place of forehead reduction surgery in facial feminization and how it affects gender perception on the face.

How is a feminine appearance achieved with forehead reduction or contouring?

The forehead occupies a significant space on the face and has a major impact on beauty and gender perception. It dominates the rest of the facial features and affects aesthetics. For trans women, the forehead region becomes important in terms of its effects on gender perception. In some individuals, the forehead and brow area may appear too wide or prominent, creating a “drooping” effect over the eyes. Additionally, a wide forehead region can give the face a masculine expression. This can cause the gender expression to appear overly masculine or somehow unbalanced with your other facial features.

Forehead reduction surgery for trans and cis women aesthetically integrates the forehead with other facial features and creates a more feminine facial profile. This procedure reshapes the bones around the forehead and eye sockets by reducing the bone protrusion of an overly prominent forehead. Reducing and reshaping the eyebrows also helps to “open up” the eyes, contributing to the transformation and feminization of the upper face.

Are You an Ideal Candidate for Forehead Reduction Surgery?

Adults who feel they have an unfavorable appearance, particularly in the forehead and eyebrow area, may opt for forehead reduction or reshaping surgery. Forehead reduction surgery is generally preferred for trans women as part of facial feminization or for cis women who feel their eyebrows and forehead are too prominent or ‘masculine’.

How is Forehead Reshaping Surgery Performed?

As with most surgical procedures, forehead reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia. During the procedure, the surgeon first makes an incision directly on the hairline or just inside it. These incisions are not visible from the outside. The scope and process of the procedure may vary from patient to patient in some cases. However, in most cases, the brow bone is cut to shorten, lengthen, or change its alignment. It is then reshaped to reduce the size of the forehead. The bones around the eyes are also repositioned to change the shape of the brow.

Then, the forehead bone (the part between the eyebrows) is removed, shaped, and contoured, and repositioned so that it does not interfere with the underlying sinus cavity structures. Forehead contouring can often be performed in conjunction with a brow lift or hairline reduction to achieve much more effective results.

Will the Incision and Stitch Marks Be Visible?

Individuals undergoing surgery, especially in the facial area, are most concerned about the likelihood of visible suture and incision scars. The important detail to note here is that, as with any surgery, scars may occur. However, since the main incision is made along the hairline (or within the hairline), the scars are virtually invisible. The surgeon’s skill and approach are also crucial at this point.

Dr. MFO and his team pay particular attention to placement when making incisions to minimize scarring. Our surgeon is highly professional in this regard and receives good feedback from patients. When forehead reduction is performed in conjunction with hairline lowering, the scars become virtually invisible.

Is Forehead Reduction an Expensive Procedure?

The cost of forehead reduction surgery is quite affordable in Antalya, especially compared to Western countries. However, the exact price varies depending on your situation and the scope of the procedure, which will be discussed during your consultation at our clinic. In fact, it is often not possible to give an exact price before a surgical evaluation. However, it is important to know a few factors that determine the price of the surgery to give you a rough idea:

• The degree of thinning, contouring, and/or reshaping required in the forehead area
• If the forehead reduction surgery needs to be combined with other surgeries
• Pre-existing health problems that may affect your surgery Hospital-specific fees

How Does the Recovery Process Progress After Forehead Contouring?

Patients typically spend the first night after surgery in the hospital. This is important to minimize potential risks. Some swelling may occur for at least one or two weeks after surgery, and this is normal. You can recover quickly by following your doctor’s recommendations and advice. In addition, mild swelling that can last up to two months may occur in some cases.

Temporary numbness may occur in the forehead area. This is quite common and normal. This condition is expected to resolve on its own within two to four months.

Conclusion

Forehead contouring and reshaping surgeries involve changing the facial structure by focusing on the bones, so it is vital that the surgeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon with surgical training and qualifications.

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