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Posted by: Dr. Amir Dorafshar, M.D., FACS

Forehead contouring brow bone reduction FFS is one of the most requested procedures at our Chicago, IL practice. The forehead and brow bone are the primary drivers of gender perception in the face. A prominent supraorbital ridge — the shelf of bone just above the eyebrows — is one of the most recognizable masculine features and one of the most commonly addressed in facial feminization surgery. At Evolve Your Life in Chicago, IL, patients travel from every corner of the United States to have this transformative procedure performed by Dr. Amir Dorafshar.

How Forehead Contouring and Brow Bone Reduction Work

Dr. Dorafshar uses CT-based surgical planning to determine the safest and most effective approach for each patient’s unique anatomy. The upper third of the face procedures include Type I bone shaving for patients with sufficient bone density, and Type III cranioplasty for those with thin sinus walls — where the front bone plate is temporarily removed, reshaped, and reattached with precision hardware.

Complementing the bone work, a brow lift elevates the brows into a softly arched, feminine position. Hairline lowering via scalp advancement shortens the forehead and corrects M-shaped recession. Eyelid lift surgery can also be performed in the same session to further open and brighten the eye area. Our Chicago, IL team accommodates out-of-state patients with virtual pre-op appointments and detailed recovery plans for traveling home safely.

Book Your Forehead Contouring Consultation in Chicago, IL

To see real patient results, visit our before and after gallery. Book a consultation with Dr. Dorafshar at our Chicago, IL practice — serving patients from across the USA.

Amir Dorafshar, MD, FACS is a globally recognized, board-certified plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, microsurgery, and facial gender-affirming procedures.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Manchester, UK, and trained at UCLA, the University of Chicago, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. He previously held the Endowed Chair, Professorship, and Residency & Fellowship Program Director role at Rush University Medical Center.

A facial transplantation pioneer, he has co-authored 230+ peer-reviewed articles and co-edited major surgical textbooks. He is currently Chief of Plastic Surgery at OSF St. Francis Hospital and President & CEO of Evolve Your Life, Chicago.