Wynter,

After reading the interesting posts here, I feel the urge to register and post my opinions here, which I think might have helped to broaden one's perspective on appearance...

I have to agree with the rest especially B spot - whose comments make a lot of sense and precious advice. Surgetical procedures of lowering hairlines have in many circumstances cause long-term cosmetic problems that can result in very low Un-natural hairline which one would regret much later - furthermore a low hairline would look unsightly as one ages.

Even though the surgeon is informed of the measurement (of how much the hairline can be lowered), this does not mean the incision surgery would go smoothly to produce a more desirable and aesthetic looking hairline.

Here is a good article recommended for reading and advice:
http://www.hairlosslearningcenter.org/content/hair-loss...signing_hairline.asp

I need not have to go through any forehead lowering surgery or hair transplant. I also do not have hair loss problem.

But I have a very different problem - I dislike my natural low hairline (about 3cm) - I think it's so low that it has been depressing me and cause me to lose confidence. By the way, I am an asian woman and in the oriental cultures, short forehead denotes stupidity. And to be honest, my short forehead affects my good facial features - too much hair tend to blow my face out of proportion.

In fact, there are several sources that suggest low hairline is a form of health defect http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/hair_symptoms.htm

Everyday at work, I refuse to tie up my hair even though I would look neater because I am ashamed of showing my low forehead.

Deep inside me, I am crying out for help to just want to raise my hairline by just 1cm only - But I doubt any surgeon would want to do this for me.

I believe it's unfortunate to be borned with an extremely low hairline - which may not be possible to be fixed for the rest of my life - I think ppl with low hairlines have to live with them for the rest of their lives. http://www.astrology.com.au/face/theface.asp

So, if those who want to lower their hairlines, I would urge them to think twice even though I have no right to inflict my opinions on others. Anyway, for one to know the consequence, is the result he/she get to see out his/her action and decision.

From my research about the possibility of raising hairlines that are way too low, I discovered that most people want their high hairlines lowered. Learning from these findsings, I realise that most people tend to pin point or nit pick on certain parts of their appearance at some stage in their lives Or throughout their entire lives especially due to peer pressure or some self-consciousness that can be instilled by some media, i.e. There will also be lots of people who dislike their low hairlines that they are borned with. Likewise, some other people would dislike their high hairlines.

I think it might be impractical for most of us to spend a great deal of time and later on, even money to correct what we don't like or feel about ourselves even if it could just be a minor cosmetic problem. But I feel that my case (3cm of low hairline) is a situation that requires 'BALANCE' (this means hairlines should not be too high or too low).

I am not against surgery to lower hairline but I have seen some results that do not look very desirable.....http://www.bevhills.com/gallery/lower-hairline-photos/


By the way, I think a high hairline can be well concealed by certain hairstyles or hair cuts - caesar cut or buzz cut with some hair to conceal the hairline - this would enhance the look more aesthetically than what can be achieved by a irreversible surgery that could go wrong (besides incision surgery or even hair transplant).

I would rather advise you to try styling your hair in different ways. With my low hairline, I am left with almost zero option - I would be keen to have it raised by 1cm but I doubt any surgeon would do it :-( Too

Wow - how scary is this? I was once 19 and went to Bosley and had surgery at 20 with a full head of hair, so I've certainly made my fair share of stupid mistakes! The fear of baldness overcame me simply because I had a high hairline. I wasn't thinning or balding at all, but because I had a naturally high hairline, friends made fun of me. Did it suck? Sure. But what would have been worse is if I actually had a 'scalp lift', which is what you are considering. I hope the following sends shivers down your spine and you'll once and for all be appreciative of the advice being given to you on this forum:

http://www.angelfire.com/indie/hairtransplant/scalp.html

Jeanie,

Thanks for your thoughts and some insight into your own personal battle with a lower hairline. Here on this site, we don't hear much about this, since most are very concerned with obtaining more hair. In addition to us being able to offer you support, your post also may help others see why lowering their hairline too much may count against them. Getting the hairline "just right" therefore becomes very important and should be discussed in great detail with their surgeon beforehand. It is easier to later lower a hairline slightly than to raise it.

Though hair transplantation isn't for you, have you considered any other procedures that might help raise your hairline? Removal of the hair through follicular unit extraction is possible, but you will be left with scarring on the forehead. I imagine it may be increasingly problematic to go that route since scarring tends to be more obvious on slightly darker skin. But I imagine procedures exist for this, but like anything else, be sure to educate yourself thoroughly and be aware of ALL risks going in and whether or not they are worth it.

Best wishes,

Falc