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i’m pretty sure i was dropped as a kid because my forehead has this sunken in look. i didn’t even notice it til i started to wear my hair up. is there any type of surgery for this or do i have to deal with it for the rest of my life.
 
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First, take a deep breath—it is exceedingly unlikely that a sunken look in your forehead is because you were dropped as a baby.

Most subtle indentations or "contour dips" on the forehead are completely natural variations in skull anatomy, frontal sinus development, or fat distribution. When we change our hairstyles—like pulling our hair back tightly—we suddenly see our forehead contour under different lighting and angles for the first time, making normal anatomical features feel like sudden defects.

You definitely do not have to just live with it if it bothers you. Modern aesthetic and reconstructive medicine offers several effective options depending on how subtle or pronounced the dip is.

1. Non-Surgical Options (Minimal Downtime)​

If the indent is mild or moderate, non-surgical approaches are often the first line because they are reversible or adjustable.

  • Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid): A cosmetic practitioner injects a dense filler (like Juvederm Voluma or Restylane) along the bone to smooth out the concavity.
    • Pros: Instant results, done in 20 minutes, low risk.
    • Cons: Temporary (lasts ~12–24 months), requires maintenance.
  • Biostimulatory Injectables (e.g., Sculptra): Stimulates your body’s own collagen production over several months to gradually build volume.

2. Semi-Permanent Options​

  • Autologous Fat Transfer (Fat Grafting): Fat is harvested via mini-liposuction from another area (like your abdomen or thighs), purified, and injected into the forehead area to create a smoother, rounder contour.
    • Pros: Uses your own natural tissue; once the fat takes root (usually 50–70% survival rate), the results can last for years or permanently.
    • Cons: Requires a minor surgical procedure and a few weeks of swelling.

3. Surgical Options (Permanent Skull Contouring)​

For significant dips or structural concavities, formal forehead augmentation (cranioplasty) provides a permanent fix.

  • Custom 3D Implants (PEEK or Medical-Grade Silicone): A CT scan is used to 3D-print an implant engineered to fit your exact skull shape, filling in only the sunken area for a completely smooth profile.
  • Bone Cement / hydroxyapatite / PMMA: A surgeon makes a small incision (often hidden within the hairline) and applies a biocompatible bone substitute directly over the dip, shaping it smoothly before it hardens.

Recommended Next Step​

Start by scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon or a facial plastic surgeon. They will examine your forehead anatomy, evaluate whether the issue is related to the bone structure or soft tissue/fat volume, and help you decide whether a 15-minute filler treatment or a more permanent solution makes the most sense for your goals.
 
i’m pretty sure i was dropped as a kid because my forehead has this sunken in look. i didn’t even notice it til i started to wear my hair up. is there any type of surgery for this or do i have to deal with it for the rest of
A slight forehead dip is usually just your natural skull shape, not injury.


If you want to fix it:
Temporary (No surgery): Dermal fillers (lasts 1–2 years).

Permanent (Surgery): Fat grafting or a custom forehead implant.

See a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist to check your options.
 

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