Hairline Lowering & Restoration

Refine your hairline and redefine your look with hairline lowering and restoration.

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What Is Hairline Lowering and Restoration?

For many individuals, the hairline can be one of the most visible gender cues—and one of the most personal to change. Hairline lowering and restoration procedures can help reshape and reinforce a more masculine frame for the upper face. These treatments may include surgical advancement, hair grafting, or removal, depending on your anatomy, goals, and stage in your journey..

Whether you're seeking a stronger brow frame or recovering hair lost to testosterone-related pattern baldness, this procedure helps create a hairline that looks and feels like you.

A strong hairline does more than frame your face—it sharpens your features and reinforces a more masculine silhouette. Here’s how hairline restoration can affirm and empower:

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  • Enhances facial harmony by strengthening masculine features
  • Can also include brow and/or beard hair restoration
  • Reshapes the hairline to better align with gender identity
  • Supports social affirmation, especially in gendered spaces
  • Complements other procedures, such as brow contouring or facial masculinization surgery (FMS)

 

What to Expect

During the Procedure
Your surgical plan will be customized to your unique needs—ranging from a single-stage hairline advancement to multi-session follicular unit grafting. Most procedures are outpatient, performed under local or general anesthesia, with minimal scarring and downtime. Our team may recommend this in conjunction with FMS for optimal results and fewer recovery windows.

 

Risks and Recovery
Post-procedure swelling, scabbing, and mild discomfort are normal in the first 7–10 days. Most patients return to work within one week and see initial hair growth within 3–6 months. Depending on your hair cycle, final results can take up to 12–18 months. Risks include temporary numbness, minor scarring, or graft shedding—but these are rare under our experienced care.

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What to Expect

During the Procedure
Your surgical plan will be customized to your unique needs—ranging from a single-stage hairline advancement to multi-session follicular unit grafting. Most procedures are outpatient, performed under local or general anesthesia, with minimal scarring and downtime. Our team may recommend this in conjunction with FMS for optimal results and fewer recovery windows.

 

Risks and Recovery
Post-procedure swelling, scabbing, and mild discomfort are normal in the first 7–10 days. Most patients return to work within one week and see initial hair growth within 3–6 months. Depending on your hair cycle, final results can take up to 12–18 months. Risks include temporary numbness, minor scarring, or graft shedding—but these are rare under our experienced care.

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Travel and Accommodations 
We partner with local hotels and provide support for out-of-state patients. Contact us to set up a plan for your visit.

Insurance and Financial Planning
Many insurance plans cover hair restoration as part of a transition plan. Our navigators will help you verify coverage and understand your financing options.

Additional Resources
Looking for more information? Visit our Patient Resource Center for recovery checklists, videos, and community referrals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is hairline lowering surgery the same as a forehead reduction?

Not exactly. Hairline lowering can involve reducing the height of the forehead by advancing the scalp, but it’s often combined with other gender-affirming goals—like reshaping the hairline into a more angular or M-shaped contour. For transmasculine patients, the focus is on creating a stronger, more traditionally masculine appearance rather than simply reducing forehead size.

What’s the difference between hairline lowering and hair transplant?

Hairline lowering typically involves surgically moving the scalp forward, while hair transplants restore density or reshape the hairline using grafted follicles.

Am I a candidate for FTM hairline restoration?

Ideal candidates are transmasculine or non-binary individuals seeking a more masculine hairline, who are in good general health and have realistic expectations. If you’ve experienced hair loss due to testosterone or have a naturally rounded hairline, our team can assess whether surgical advancement, grafting, or a combination is right for you.

Will I lose sensation or mobility in my scalp?

Some temporary numbness or tightness in the forehead area is common after surgery, but this usually improves within weeks to months. Our surgical techniques aim to preserve nerve pathways and minimize long-term effects on sensation or scalp mobility.

How soon will I see results from hair grafting?

Hair grafts typically shed within the first 2–4 weeks post-op, which is normal and part of the cycle. Regrowth usually begins around 3–6 months, with fuller results developing over 9–12 months. Patients often see continued improvement up to 18 months after surgery.

Is FTM hair restoration covered by insurance?

Coverage varies by provider and policy. Because hairline surgery can play a key role in alleviating gender incongruence , many insurers will consider it medically necessary if supported by clinical documentation. Our patient navigators are here to help you with pre-approvals, appeals, and financial planning.

Can this be done at the same time as facial masculinization surgery?

Yes. In fact, many patients choose to bundle hairline work with procedures like brow bone contouring or jawline reshaping. Combining surgeries can reduce overall recovery time and produce more harmonious results.