Can I Get More A Forehead Reduction That Extends Over into The Temporal Area?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in a forehead contouring procedure that goes beyond the standard “brow bossing reduction.” My main concern is the lateral width and curvature of my forehead. I would like to achieve a narrower and more compact forehead, with a softer transition from the upper lateral forehead (above the tail of the eyebrow) toward the temporal region. I’m not referring to the central bossing or frontal sinus area — my goal is a bony reduction and reshaping of the outer table in the lateral and superior forehead zones, possibly extending to the fronto-parietal junction. From what I understand, this might be considered an “extended forehead contouring” or “fronto-temporal reduction” procedure. Could you please let me know: • Whether you perform this type of contouring (not just Type I shaving). Thank you for your time and expertise.

A: That type of  forehead reshaping/reductive contouring is very common in my practice. Sucfh reductions can be done within the limits of the bone thickness. Fortunately the forehead is the thickest at the sides along the bony temporal line for the tail of the brow bone up to behind the hairline. You have correctly identified its proper name, Fronto-Temporal Reductions.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World Renowned Plastic Surgeon