Hairline Lowering Surgery
A high hairline can look unnatural, and many people feel it gives them an aged or alien-like appearance. The hairline lowering procedure creates a more harmonious, youthful facial balance by lowering the anterior hairline and reducing the show of forehead skin.
Hair grafting is another approach that addresses the high hairline, but is much more costly and time consuming. The hairline lowering procedure is more affordable and offers immediate results. Dr. Warwick Nettle was trained in this procedure by leading U.S. facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sheldon Kabaker, the "Guru" of hairline lowering.
Hairline lowering is customised to your specific needs ranging from minor to more extensive hairline advancement. The hairline lowering procedure may be performed as an isolated procedure or with other facial rejuvenation procedures offered at our practice, such as brow lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and facelift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much hair lowering can I expect?
This is determined by your scalp and forehead laxity – in other words how easily you can move it backwards and forwards. Usually 2-3cm can easily be achieved, often more.
What if I have a very tight scalp or need hairline lowering by more than this?
A more complex, staged procedure is available for those with little scalp movement or who require advancement of the hairline by more than 4cm – this will be fully discussed at your consultation if applicable to you.
How long does the improvement last?
The hairline lowering procedure gives permanent improvement and does not need to be repeated.
How long does the procedure take?
The procedure usually takes between 1-2 hours and is normally performed either under general anaesthetic or intravenous sedation.
What age is best for hairline lowering?
The hairline lowering procedure can be performed at any age, although the most common age is from early 20's onwards. There is no older age limit for the procedure.
A high hairline can look unnatural, and many people feel it gives them an aged or alien-like appearance. The hairline lowering procedure creates a more harmonious, youthful facial balance by lowering the anterior hairline and reducing the show of forehead skin.
Hair grafting is another approach that addresses the high hairline, but is much more costly and time consuming. The hairline lowering procedure is more affordable and offers immediate results. Dr. Warwick Nettle was trained in this procedure by leading U.S. facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sheldon Kabaker, the "Guru" of hairline lowering.
Hairline lowering is customised to your specific needs ranging from minor to more extensive hairline advancement. The hairline lowering procedure may be performed as an isolated procedure or with other facial rejuvenation procedures offered at our practice, such as brow lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and facelift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much hair lowering can I expect?
This is determined by your scalp and forehead laxity – in other words how easily you can move it backwards and forwards. Usually 2-3cm can easily be achieved, often more.
What if I have a very tight scalp or need hairline lowering by more than this?
A more complex, staged procedure is available for those with little scalp movement or who require advancement of the hairline by more than 4cm – this will be fully discussed at your consultation if applicable to you.
How long does the improvement last?
The hairline lowering procedure gives permanent improvement and does not need to be repeated.
How long does the procedure take?
The procedure usually takes between 1-2 hours and is normally performed either under general anaesthetic or intravenous sedation.
What age is best for hairline lowering?
The hairline lowering procedure can be performed at any age, although the most common age is from early 20's onwards. There is no older age limit for the procedure.