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Forehead Reduction

“ Forehead Reduction for the Perfect Facial Proportion ”

Forehead : Mid-face : Lower-face = 0.9 : 1 : 0.9
The key to Forehead Reduction is achieving the ideal golden ratio (0.9:1:0.9) of forehead, mid-face, and lower face. If the forehead takes up more than 1/3 of the face, it can make the face look longer and older — and bangs alone cannot fundamentally resolve this. ZELL Plastic Surgery's Forehead Reduction advances the hairline itself — without hair transplants — to create a naturally curved hairline and a youthful, harmonious facial proportion.
Forehead Reduction Tailored to Individual Facial Proportions
Surgery Duration
Approx. 1 hour
Anesthesia
IV Sedation
Hospitalization
Not Required
Suture Removal
After 7 days
Follow-up Visits
1 time
Recovery Period
7 days
*Results may vary depending on the patient's condition and surgical method.
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Key Points of Forehead Reduction

Natural Hairline Transformation
1Natural hairline without hair transplantation
Hair harvested from the back has a different thickness from hair at the front hairline. Transplanting thicker hair along the hairline inevitably looks unnatural. Forehead Reduction moves the existing hairline forward as-is, preserving a natural look.
2Application of trichophytic method to preserve
hair follicles at the incision site
With a 30–45° oblique incision, hair follicles are preserved so hair grows through the scar, naturally concealing it over time.
310-point tension-distributing suture fixation for stable hold without foreign body sensation
Bone tunneling suture fixation replaces implant devices such as Endotine, reducing foreign body sensation and discomfort. 10-point tension distribution reduces the risk of hair loss as a side effect and enables stable fixation.
44-layer closure for minimal scarring
4-layer closure — periosteum, galea, subcutaneous, and skin — reduces tension at the closure site and minimizes scarring.
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Ideal Candidates for Forehead Reduction

We recommend Forehead Reduction for the following:

  • Those whose wide forehead makes their face look long or large
  • Those wishing to soften an M-shaped or angular hairline into a gentle curve
  • Cases with asymmetrical hairline causing imbalance
  • Those who look older due to a receded hairline caused by a wide forehead
Plan

Forehead Reduction Surgical Procedure

1. Design & Incision
After designing based on scalp mobility and bilateral forehead length, an oblique incision (trichophytic method) is made to preserve hair follicles.
2. Precise Dissection
Deep branches of the supraorbital nerve are preserved while subgaleal dissection is performed.
3. Scalp Advancement & Fixation
The dissected scalp is advanced and secured with 10-point tension-distributing fixation.
4. 4-Layer Closure
4-layer closure distributes tension at the closure site to minimize scarring.

Surgical Results

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Restoration of Ideal Facial Proportion
Reducing the wide forehead creates a harmonious 0.9:1:0.9 ratio, making the face look balanced.
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Smaller, Younger-looking Appearance
Shortening the forehead length makes the face look smaller and achieves a more youthful effect.
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Hairline Improvement
Angular, M-shaped, or asymmetrical hairlines are corrected into a natural curve for a soft, refined look.
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Natural-looking Incision Site
4-layer closure distributes tension to minimize scarring, and the oblique incision preserves hair follicles. Hair eventually grows through the sutured area, further concealing the scar.
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Forehead Reduction
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Forehead Reduction
Recovery time may vary by individual after surgery, and side effects such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur.
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