Davis Facial Plastic Surgery
3440 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 101
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone:
(813) 877-7917
Office Hours:
Monday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Do you feel self-conscious about your receding hairline or high forehead? Many men and women come to see Dr. Dean G. Davis complaining that their receding hairline makes them look older or less confident. A hairline lowering procedure, or forehead reduction surgery, by dual-board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Davis has helped many men in Florida including Tampa, St. Petersburg and surrounding areas improve their hairlines so they look and feel their best.
Often what causes a receding hairline is genetic pattern baldness or natural aging. As people get older, their hairline can begin to recede and their forehead may appear larger. The hair follicles at the front and top of the scalp begin to shrink, resulting in less hair growth in those areas. A hairline lowering procedure can lower and reshape the hairline to provide a more youthful, natural appearance. It reduces the size of the forehead and gives the illusion of a fuller head of hair.
Hairline lowering surgery is a procedure that lowers or reshapes the hairline on the forehead. It is most commonly performed on men who have a receding hairline or high forehead that they want to improve. The main goals of hairline lowering surgery are:
It involves making small incisions along the natural hairline, loosening the scalp, removing excess forehead skin, and repositioning the scalp tissue lower down the forehead. The hair follicles are preserved so that hair continues to grow at the new, lower hairline.
Patients travel from near and far to experience Dr. Davis' exceptional skill and decades of facial surgery expertise. Our private, welcoming Tampa practice offers boutique care within the beauty and vibrancy of Florida's Gulf Coast—an ideal setting for your transformation.
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Hairline lowering is generally done for people ages 30-60 who have a receding hairline and want to restore their hairline to a more youthful position. During your consultation, Dr. Davis will examine your hairline and scalp, discuss your goals, and determine if you are a good candidate for surgery. Patients with realistic expectations and enough hair density are typically good candidates.
Hairline lowering is performed under local anesthesia with IV sedation as an outpatient procedure. Dr. Davis will make small incisions along the front hairline and lift the skin to lower the hairline. Excess forehead skin is removed. The scalp is brought forward and reattached in the new position using dissolvable sutures. Any hair transplant procedures needed to increase hair density can be done in combination. The procedure takes 2-4 hours depending on the amount of reshaping needed.
There will be some swelling and bruising along the incision lines that resolves after 1-2 weeks. Any soreness can be managed with medication. Head dressings need to be worn for about a week. Most patients can return to work within 10-14 days. Strenuous activity should be avoided for 6 weeks. The final results fully refine over several months as the hairline continues to heal.
Choosing a top facelift surgeon is crucial for achieving beautiful, natural-looking results that are tailored to your aesthetic goals. One of the few surgeons in the region double board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery AND head and neck surgery, Dr. Davis brings decades of experience and advanced training to every facial rejuvenation procedure.
Patients trust Dr. Davis for his ability to blend artistry and precision seamlessly. When you trust Davis Facial Plastic Surgery with your transformation, you’ll still look like yourself—only younger and more refreshed.
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The selection of a facial plastic surgeon will guide you to a successful outcome when choosing a surgeon for your hairline lowering surgery. Dr. Davis is a Double Board Certified and AAFPRS Fellowship Trained Facial Plastic Surgeon, who specializes in the face only. With over fifteen years of experience, Dr. Davis favors minimally invasive techniques, continues his education to remain current with any advances in procedures and stays aware of the state-of-the-art products on the market to provide the best of care to his patients.
If you are ready to look as good as you feel, contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Davis to find out if hairline lowering surgery is right for you.
Davis Facial Plastic Surgery does not participate in any medical health insurance plans. We offer CareCredit® financing to help you cover out of pocket costs. Dr. Davis accepts payment via cash and credit card, as well. For more information about financial options, give us a call.
The safety and success of hairline lowering surgery depend greatly on your openness and honesty with Dr. Davis. During your consultation, he will ask detailed questions about your health history and current medications. He will also perform a physical examination and discuss available treatment options, expected outcomes, and what you can realistically achieve with the procedure.
Hairline lowering is recommended for patients who feel their forehead appears disproportionately large or who want to bring their hairline into better balance with their facial features. If you would like to learn more about hairline lowering, please contact our office to schedule a consultation.
