Hairline Advancement

Procedure

Hairline advancement includes the surgery that takes place on the forehead. A small part of forehead skin next to the hairline that is generally not more than 2-3 cm thick is removed. After removing the excess skin, the hair-bearing part of the scalp is mobilized, advanced and remaining part is stitched back, which results in the lowering of the hairline. There may be a scar that can be hidden by hair grafting later on.

Recovery

Most patients are discharged the next day after the surgery. The patients can resume office work after a week and a half. As the procedure involves an incision, great care is needed to keep it clean and infection-free. The patient may receive post-operative instructions on how to reduce pain, swelling, and risk of infection post-surgery. There are silicone gels available which help in fading out of the scar.

Known complications

There are very few complications of this procedure like bleeding, infection or suture gaping. However, the complications can be significantly reduced by choosing the right plastic surgeon for the procedure.

There can be other problems related to scar-like widening, hypo/hyperpigmentation, visibility with future hair loss, and the need for hair grafting to camouflage the incision site. Scars are impossible to avoid. However, the extent of visibility of the scar depends on many factors like the texture of the skin and color of the skin. During the recovery time, the patient needs to take excessive care to avoid the scar to become more prominent. When taken good care, the scar can reduce its visibility in half or one year.

Recent advances

With the increased use of tissue expanders and advancement in rotation flaps, the cosmetic outcome of the procedure has improved remarkably. New advances in the technique have improved the outcomes of cosmetic appearance for hairline advancement. Technical advancement has made the procedure simple and easy to perform with less recovery time.

Why Dr. Parag Telang?

Dr. Parag Telang uses a trichophytic incision which heals much better than a linear incision. He marks the incision on the forehead in his consultation for the patients to see. He discusses the procedure with his clients in advance and answers all their queries with compassion and empathy. Dr. Parag always makes his patients his top priority. His sensitivity, understanding, and support are an integral part of patient care. His commitment to excellence is what makes him a great plastic surgeon.