Forehead reduction (frontoplasty/hairline advancement)

The height of the forehead and the position of the hairline are primarily genetically determined. Over the course of a lifetime, hormonal changes or external influences can also cause the hairline to recede further. Many people affected find a very high forehead disturbing and would like to have a forehead reduction or hairline correction to reduce the visible forehead area and move the hairline forward.

Whether a forehead appears “too high” is perceived differently in different cultures. The division of the face into three equal thirds often serves as a guide: the distance from the hairline to the bridge of the nose should be approximately the same as the distance from the bridge of the nose to the tip of the nose and from the tip of the nose to the chin. If these proportions deviate, an aesthetic forehead correction may be advisable. As can be seen in the illustration of a medically indicated advancement of the hairline with lifting of the eyebrows (from a publication by our colleague Berenguer), this division changes the facial proportions to the patient's advantage. This procedure also raises the eyebrows if they have drooped.

Treatment options at our clinic

If you would like to reduce the size of your high forehead, we can demonstrate the advancement of the hairline (surgical forehead reduction/frontoplasty).
This involves surgically lowering the hairline. This procedure is particularly suitable for women with a thick hairline and no genetic hair loss. It can also be combined with an eyebrow lift.

The method that is right for you depends on your individual circumstances and wishes. At the Praxisklinik am Rosengarten in Cologne and Hamburg, we take the time to provide you with a detailed consultation and work with you to develop the right treatment plan.