Forehead Reduction (Hairline Lowering) in Turkey 2025

Forehead reduction — also called hairline lowering — rebalances the upper third of the face in a single surgery. In 2025–2026 it is one of the fastest-growing facial procedures for international patients travelling to Istanbul.

What is forehead reduction?

A strip of forehead skin is removed at the hairline and the scalp is advanced forward, physically lowering the hairline by 1.5–3 cm in one operation. Unlike hair transplantation, the result is immediate and creates a natural, dense frontal hairline.

Who is a candidate?

Ideal candidates have a naturally high or long forehead, a stable (non-receding) hairline, and good scalp laxity. Patients with active male-pattern hair loss are usually better served by transplantation instead.

The scar — honestly

The incision runs along the new hairline using a trichophytic closure, so hair grows through the scar and camouflages it. Most patients can wear their hair back within a few months without the scar being visible.

Recovery timeline

Swelling settles within 7–10 days. Sutures or clips are removed around day 8–10. Most international patients fly home after 10–14 days and return to work by week 2. Final scar maturation continues over 6–12 months.

Combining with a brow lift

Forehead reduction is often combined with an endoscopic brow lift when both the hairline and the brows sit too high — the two procedures share incisions and recovery, so combining them is efficient.

Cost expectations

Pricing in Istanbul for 2025–2026 depends on the amount of advancement, whether a brow lift is added, and hospital tier. A personalised quote after assessment is the only accurate number.