Price of a forehead reduction in Tunisia
The average cost of a forehead reduction in Tunisia in Tunis is £2,200. Depending on your needs, the price can range from £1,800 up to £2,750. In the UK, the same procedure costs between £4,500 and £7,500, depending on the forehead height to be corrected and any procedure carried out alongside it.
| Procedure | Price in Tunisia | Price in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Forehead reduction | £1,800 - £2,750 | £4,500 - £7,500 |
What is a forehead reduction?
This procedure goes by several names, including forehead reduction, hairline lowering, hairline advancement or scalp advancement. Many patients seek treatment for a high forehead. Most often, this is a genetic trait and, more rarely, the result of hair loss.
A balanced, harmonious face depends on proportion. If the upper third of the face, the forehead, is too long, too high or too wide, this harmony can be disrupted. As a result, patients with a high forehead may benefit from forehead shortening and be offered a forehead reduction procedure.
Forehead reduction surgery
For a forehead reduction in Tunisia, excess forehead skin is removed and the hairline is brought forward into a more advanced position. This procedure can be combined with a brow lift if needed.
The incision is hidden within the hairline: among 287 patients followed for over a year, all scars were rated as good quality[1]. The incision is designed in a special way so that hair can grow back through it after surgery, concealing it even further.
The degree of advancement is determined after a careful analysis of the forehead, the hairline, any hair loss, and many other factors. The location and design of the incision, the degree of advancement and the shape of the new hairline are among the factors that determine the final result.
Recovery and results of forehead reduction
After a forehead reduction, temporary scalp numbness is common: it affected 23 out of 26 patients in a prospective study[2]. There will be some swelling and bruising around the eyes, which will fade over the course of your recovery.
The scar, placed along the hairline, takes longer to fade. How natural a forehead reduction in Tunisia looks depends mainly on how the new hairline is designed. This design is planned before surgery so the hairline retains a natural appearance.
FAQ on forehead reduction in Tunisia
Are there any non-surgical options for forehead reduction?
No non-surgical method can actually shrink the forehead: a fringe or a particular hairstyle can only disguise it. To reduce its height, surgeons use hairline advancement or a hair transplant to lower the hairline.
Can I get surgery to flatten my forehead?
Scalp advancement reduces the height of the forehead, not its contour. A prominent brow ridge or a bulging forehead requires reshaping of the frontal bone: this is a separate, more extensive surgery, and whether it is indicated is discussed during consultation.
Am I a good candidate for forehead reduction surgery?
Good candidates have a high forehead and a stable hairline. Progressive hair loss, such as androgenetic alopecia or frontal fibrosing alopecia, is screened for before surgery: if the hairline continues to recede, the scar becomes visible[1].
Do forehead reduction and hairline lowering look natural?
A well-designed incision generally gives a natural-looking hairline, and thick hair conceals it better than fine hair. A hair transplant can then soften the line further, sometimes with a density lower than the original hair.
What is recovery like after a forehead reduction?
Recovery involves swelling, bruising around the eyes, and temporary scalp numbness, reported in 23 out of 26 patients in one study[2]. The scar initially looks like a thin red line, then fades over time.
Can a high and wide forehead be treated with forehead reduction?
For patients with a high and wide forehead, scalp advancement can bring the hairline forward. The degree of advancement will depend on scalp laxity and your goals.
What is the price of a forehead reduction in Tunisia?
In 2026, a forehead reduction, also called a browplasty, costs between £1,800 and £2,750 in Tunisia, compared with £4,500 to £7,500 in the UK. Whether the NHS would cover any part of this depends entirely on your individual circumstances, so it’s worth checking with your GP. Other facial procedures are covered in our guide to cosmetic surgery in Tunisia.
Sources & References
- de Azevedo Marques P. Forehead Reduction Surgery: Outcomes and Complications of 650 Cases in a Multiracial Population. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2025. Consult the source
- Berenguer B, García T, Lorca-García C, San-Basilio M. Aesthetic forehead reduction in female patients: Surgical details and analysis of outcome. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2022. Consult the source
