Forehead Reduction | ZELL Plastic Surgery, Gangnam Seoul

Secondary Lifting Surgery

Face Lift

Forehead/Brow Lift

Middle-aged Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid Surgery

Skin / Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedure

Recovery / Regeneration Care

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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.

point: 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.

who: 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.

before & after: Before & After Photos

Forehead Reduction: Before & After Photos

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Forehead Reduction

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Recovery time may vary by individual after surgery, and side effects such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur.