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Forehead Reduction

Introduction to Forehead Reduction

If you desire to improve the proportions of your forehead or lower your hairline, Dr. Gallagher in Miami offers exceptional forehead reduction procedures. With extensive expertise in aesthetics, Dr. Gallagher in Miami, FL, can help you achieve a more balanced and harmonious facial appearance through forehead reduction surgery.

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What Is Forehead Reduction?

Forehead reduction, also known as hairline lowering or foreheadplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to adjust the height and shape of the forehead. It is an ideal option for individuals who feel self-conscious about having a high or disproportionately large forehead. By lowering the hairline and reshaping the forehead, this procedure can significantly enhance overall facial symmetry and restore confidence.

What Are the Benefits of a Forehead Reduction?

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When forehead reduction is performed by Miami double-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gallagher, patients enjoy powerful, transformative benefits, including the following:

  • More proportionate, balanced facial contours
  • A more youthful, attractive appearance
  • Lasting, natural-looking results
  • A wider range of hairstyles to choose from
  • Enhanced confidence and peace of mind

Who Are the Best Candidates for Forehead Reduction?

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When considering forehead reduction, it’s essential to understand the ideal proportions for the forehead. In general, the distance from the arch of the eyebrow in the mid-pupillary line should be about 5cm for women and 6cm for men. Dr. Gallagher takes into account these standards, as well as your unique facial features, to create natural-looking results that complement your individuality.

Good candidates for forehead reduction surgery are individuals with a high or disproportionately large forehead who desire a more balanced facial appearance. It is important to have realistic expectations and be in good overall health before considering the procedure.

What’s the First Step?

Your Forehead Reduction Journey with Dr. Gallagher

Dr. Gallagher will first meet you at her state-of-the-art Miami practice for an initial consultation, during which you will have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like and discuss your unique cosmetic concerns. This initial step can be done online for out-of-town patients. A thorough medical and physical evaluation will be conducted, and the doctor will provide details about the risks, downtime, costs, and potential outcomes associated with forehead reduction in Miami. Once your candidacy has been approved, we will guide you through the details of the preparation process and ensure you have clear expectations for your cosmetic journey.

What to Expect on the Day of Forehead Reduction

The forehead lift technique is commonly employed to achieve forehead reduction. It involves advancing the hairline to a more desirable position while ensuring the scar remains hidden within the hairline. The procedure typically follows these steps:

  • Anesthesia: General anesthesia is administered to ensure your comfort throughout the surgery.
  • Incision and Advancement: A precise incision is made along the hairline, typically hidden within the existing hairline. Dr. Gallagher gently lifts the forehead skin and adjusts the hairline, carefully ensuring the incision is concealed.
  • Forehead Reshaping: Excess skin may be removed, and the underlying tissues may be tightened or repositioned to achieve the desired forehead contour. Dr. Gallagher uses meticulous techniques to create natural-looking results. Usually, the forehead can be reduced by 1-2cm.
  • Incision Closure and Recovery: After completing the forehead reduction, the incisions are meticulously closed with sutures. Dr. Gallagher will provide you with specific post-operative instructions, including guidelines for recovery, pain management, and care of the incision site.

Forehead Reduction Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Forehead Reduction Care

The recovery period varies from person to person, but most individuals can expect to resume normal activities within a few weeks. Dr. Gallagher will provide you with specific post-operative guidelines to promote healing and ensure a smooth recovery process.

How Much Does Forehead Reduction Cost in Miami, FL?

Factors that can affect pricing for forehead reduction in Miami, FL, include the surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees, and others. Since each procedure is customized to the individual, pricing can vary. Dr. Gallagher will make sure you leave your initial consultation with clear financial information and financing details.

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Why Choose Dr. Gallagher?

Dr. Sidhbh (pronounced “Sive”) Gallagher is a double-board-certified aesthetic specialist in Miami, known for her natural-looking results and commitment to excellence and safety. She utilizes today’s most cutting-edge techniques and emerging technologies to minimize downtime, discomfort, and risks.

Originally from Ireland, Dr. Gallagher obtained her medical degree from University College Dublin and graduated in the top 3% of her class. She subsequently traveled to the U.S., where she completed eight additional years of intensive surgical training. Dr. Gallagher served as an assistant professor at Indiana University from 2015 to 2020, during which time she pioneered innovative techniques, including Masculoplasty.

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Patient Reviews

  • Dr. Gallagher, wearing a surgical cap and mask, is shown from the back of the head and shoulder, dressed in a blue surgical gown, looking down toward a bright operating area.

    I had an amazing experience with Dr.Gallagher and her team, the whole experience from the procedure (top surgery) to the post-op care has been fantastic. Dr.Gallagher was able to address any concerns I had with my chest before the procedure and made me feel comfortable the whole way through, and then the attentiveness post-op is all the better.

    Alfio Oliveira (Jay)

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    Thank you so much Dr. Gallagher for your amazing work! I appreciated the great support from your team at the surgical centre and your office. Everyone was so wonderful! I am extremely happy with my results and had a very positive experience. I had followed Dr. Gallagher for several years on Instagram prior to my surgery, and learned so much from her detailed explanations about various aspects of the surgical procedures, what to expect on the day, recovery, etc. I had complete trust, felt safe, felt listened to. I also appreciate the follow-ups, and answers to all my questions. The support, warmth, care is top notch!

    Gill B.

  • Dr. Suzanne Gallagher, a blonde woman in light green scrubs, stands next to a patient lying on a bed (only the patient's arm is visible) behind a blue curtain in what appears to be a clinical or operating room setting. She is smiling and gesturing with her right hand while her left hand is on her hip.

    Dr. Gallagher and her whole team, from Neasa to Daryl Ann and everyone else in between, are absolutely fantastic, kind hearted, hard working people. Dr. Gallagher truly amazed me and I’m so grateful to have had her on my team.

    I was able to get keyhole top surgery about three weeks ago and I’m loving my results already! I’m muscular and heavier set as well but always had a smaller chest, and I’m so glad Dr. Gallagher was the one who could do this for me.

    Right now I am still experiencing swelling, but I am using compression dressings every day, throughout the day which helps tons! I know that when the swelling subsides months from now, and everything is “back to normal”, I am going to love even more what I see in the mirror because I can finally see me.

    Morgan F.

  • Dr. Gallagher, wearing a surgical cap and mask, is shown from the back of the head and shoulder, dressed in a blue surgical gown, looking down toward a bright operating area.

    So glad I found Dr. Gallagher. I would not have elected to pursue my surgery had I not found a qualified and competent medical provider that I felt I could trust and have confidence in their ability to offer a high-quality, low-risk result. As a result of my initial contacts and consultations with Gallagher Plastic Surgery practice, I was willing to pursue my desired surgery and even travel half-way across the country to their offices. I’m so glad I did. The results are outstanding, more than I even anticipated. This was the 3rd practice I had dealt with and so I was learning what to look for and knew Dr. Gallagher was a good fit. The medical expertise and professionalism are what I based my decision on to proceed. They were calmly confident for a reason. I realized at the surgery event and through to the 3 week post-op checkin the excellence in their personal care (bed side manner). The office and Dr. Gallagher communicated very well. Everything went smoothly and as planned. As nervous as I was about an unnecessary surgery, Dr. Gallagher and her team were able to build enough trust that I was able to receive a very beneficial result.

    Tim F.

  • Dr. Gallagher (left), in a white lab coat, and a blonde patient (right), in a blue patterned hospital gown, smile and look up at the camera. The patient is holding up a peace sign with one hand. A piece of art with the colors of the transgender flag is visible on the wall behind them.

    Dr. Gallagher and her team are the absolute best! She completed my brachioplasty on Tuesday and when I saw the initial results at my post op appointment two days later I literally had tears of joy streaming down my face. My weight loss journey has been a road of many ups and downs, and I was so nervous about whether this surgery could even work for me. Even with the swelling that is normal after brachioplasty, there is an enormous difference, and I am still in disbelief that even this early on, my arms look this great. My husband was even in disbelief, and we’re so excited to see what I’ll look like in two weeks time. Dr. Gallagher is so kind and patient, and walked me through all of the phases of healing/expectations, and was great to call and check in. If you are looking for a highly skilled surgeon that will give you optimal results along with a compassionate approach, it is well worth your time and money to consider a consultation with her. I am forever thankful for her and for her team! This is life changing for me. Thank you, Dr. Gallagher! I appreciate you so much!

    Melissa E.

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