Achieve a smoother, more feminine facial profile with forehead contouring at Transitions. This procedure is specifically curated for transfeminine individuals seeking to soften prominent brow features. Our expert surgeons, Dr. Leif Rogers and Dr. Walter J. Joseph, use advanced techniques to create natural, harmonious results that help reveal your authentic self.
Harmonize Your Facial Profile and Reveal Your True Self
Forehead contouring is a gender-affirming procedure that reshapes the forehead and brow area to create a softer, more traditionally feminine appearance. This is commonly performed as part of facial feminization surgery (FFS) and is especially beneficial for transfeminine individuals who want their facial structure to align more closely with their gender identity.
The procedure focuses on modifying key anatomical features, including the frontal bone, brow ridge (also known as the supraorbital rim), and sometimes the hairline. Our surgeons may reduce a pronounced brow bossing and reshape the orbital rims to create a smoother, more rounded contour. Forehead contouring at Transitions is tailored to your facial proportions, helping you achieve balanced, elegant features that reflect your true self.
Forehead Contouring Can Address These Concerns:
- A prominent or protruding brow ridge
- Deep-set or shadowed eyes due to heavy brow bone
- A high or M-shaped hairline
- A forehead shape that appears angular or masculine
- Disproportion between the forehead and other facial features
- Difficulty achieving a feminine appearance despite makeup or styling techniques
Do I Qualify for Forehead Contouring?
You may be a good candidate for forehead contouring if you’re a transfeminine individual seeking to reduce brow prominence and achieve a smoother, more traditionally feminine forehead shape. This procedure is especially helpful if your current forehead structure causes facial imbalance or discomfort with your appearance.
During your consultation, our surgeons will assess your facial anatomy, health history, and transition goals. They may use imaging technology to evaluate your brow bone structure and determine whether contouring, orbital rim reshaping, or hairline advancement—or a combination—will help you achieve the look you want. Their goal is to create a surgical plan tailored to you.
What Are the Benefits of Forehead Contouring?
Forehead contouring can significantly enhance facial harmony by creating a softer, more traditionally feminine upper face. By reshaping the bone and refining the hairline, this procedure helps align your outward appearance with your gender identity Some of the key advantages of forehead contouring include:
- A smoother, more traditionally feminine forehead profile
- Reduced appearance of a heavy or prominent brow ridge
- Enhanced eye area by softening the surrounding bone structure
- Improved facial balance and harmony with other features
- A more youthful and approachable appearance
- Greater confidence in social, professional, and personal settings
- Results that support gender congruence and affirm your identity
The Day of Your Forehead Contouring Surgery
On the day of your forehead contouring surgery, you’ll arrive at our fully accredited surgical center, where you’ll be greeted by our care team and prepped for anesthesia. Once you’re comfortably asleep, your surgeon will make a discreet incision—typically along the hairline or within the scalp—to access the underlying bone structure without leaving visible scarring.
Your surgeon will carefully reshape the brow bone, reduce frontal bossing, and contour the orbital rims to create a smoother, more feminine profile. If needed, they may also lower the hairline or graft bone segments for optimal results. The surgery typically takes several hours, depending on the extent of contouring. Once complete, you’ll be moved to our recovery suite, where you’ll be closely monitored to ensure a smooth start to your healing process.
Your Recovery Experience After Forehead Contouring
After your forehead contouring surgery, you’ll spend some time in our post-operative recovery suite, where our team will monitor you closely and manage your comfort. Mild swelling, bruising, and numbness around the forehead and eyes are common in the first few days. You’ll wear a soft dressing to protect the surgical area, and we’ll provide detailed instructions on how to care for your incision site and manage any discomfort.
Most patients take about two weeks off from work or daily activities to rest and heal. While visible swelling gradually subsides within the first month, the final results continue to refine over several months. Our surgeons will guide your recovery and schedule follow-ups to ensure optimal healing. You can expect a steady return to normal life over several weeks.
Transition Into Your Authentic Self…
Transitions is where advanced surgical care meets affirming, individualized support—empowering you to feel seen, heard, and beautifully you. Our expert surgeons specialize in facial feminization techniques like forehead contouring to help bring your true self forward. Schedule your consultation to explore your forehead contouring options in Pasadena and Beverly Hills and let us help you feel more confident in your true self.
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