Scalp Advancement and the Pretrichial Brow Lift

Abstract

This article will review considerations for scalp advancement, or forehead shortening, when done in combination with a brow lift. The author's technique for anterior hairline reshaping is presented with particular focus on simultaneous reduction of temporal recession.

Keywords

brow lift - scalp advancement - forehead - pretrichial incision

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