How Do You Recover from a Forehead Reduction?

The recovery time is relatively short for a forehead reduction, so you can appear in public within 10-14 days of the surgery with a lower and more symmetrical hairline.

Recovery differs from person to person, but in general, it may take up to three weeks to return to some normal activities, and six weeks before you can exercise.

You’ll experience some level of discomfort during the first few days after your forehead reduction. Dr. Agha will give you oral pain medications to take as needed.

How Do You Recover from a Forehead Reduction?

Forehead reduction is one of those surgeries where you’ll immediately see the results because your hair is combed downward. 

The operation is also usually combined with a Newport Beach brow lift to achieve optimal results in those with a high hairline and drooping brows, killing two birds with one stone.

Right after forehead reduction, you can expect the following results:

How Do You Recover from a Forehead Reduction?

The recovery time is relatively short for a forehead reduction, so you can appear in public within 10-14 days of the surgery with a lower and more symmetrical hairline.

Recovery differs from person to person, but in general, it may take up to three weeks to return to some normal activities, and six weeks before you can exercise.

You’ll experience some level of discomfort during the first few days after your forehead reduction. Dr. Agha will give you oral pain medications to take as needed.

How Do You Recover from a Forehead Reduction?

Forehead reduction is one of those surgeries where you’ll immediately see the results because your hair is combed downward. 

The operation is also usually combined with a Newport Beach brow lift to achieve optimal results in those with a high hairline and drooping brows, killing two birds with one stone.

Right after forehead reduction, you can expect the following results:

Expect some discomfort on the first few days after your eyelid surgery. However, this will subside over time, and Dr. Agha will give you oral medications to help ease the pain as needed.

You’ll also experience bruising and swelling up to a week post-surgery. You can reduce swelling by applying ice packs to your eye area at least four times a day. It is also recommended to sleep upright for the first few days post-op, propped with extra pillows.

Some people may develop dry eyes, but it usually does not last for more than two weeks. If you experience anything longer than that, let the office know.

You may also temporarily experience blurred vision, watery eyes, double vision, light sensitivity, and numb eyelids.

Stitches are typically removed within 5-7 days post-op, except if they are self-absorbing stitches.

Scars fade and become inconspicuous in a few months’ time. If there’s any residual bruising, you can hide them with cosmetics or dark sunglasses until it completely fades.

Here’s an estimated timeline of when you can return to your normal activities, as long as there are no complications:

TimelineActivity
Up to three days post-eyelid surgeryBruising and swelling at their peak
5-10 daysInitial healing completed
Return to work
Removal of sutures (if not self-absorbing)
1 weekResume daily normal activities
Light exercises allowed
2 weeksResume use of contact lenses as needed