Treatment Overview
Anterior Browbone Contouring is a surgical procedure designed to reduce the prominence of the browbone (supraorbital ridge) and create a smoother, more balanced forehead profile. A pronounced browbone can contribute to a heavy or masculine facial appearance, and this procedure aims to soften the upper face, harmonizing it with other facial features.
In Korea, this surgery is performed using advanced bone shaving and reduction techniques, often guided by 3D imaging and computer-assisted planning. Korean surgeons are renowned for precision and aesthetic sensitivity, ensuring a natural, symmetrical result that enhances facial balance. This procedure can also be combined with forehead reduction, hairline advancement, or upper eyelid surgery for a comprehensive upper-face makeover.
Purpose & Benefits
Anterior browbone contouring offers multiple benefits:
- Reduces prominent browbone, softening a heavy or masculine appearance
- Enhances facial harmony, creating smoother transitions between the forehead, eyes, and nose
- Improves overall profile, particularly for patients seeking a more refined and feminine look
- Boosts confidence, especially for individuals who feel self-conscious about a prominent brow
Ideal Candidates
This procedure is suitable for individuals who:
- Have a prominent or protruding browbone
- Seek a softer, more balanced facial appearance
- Are adults in good overall health with realistic expectations
- May want to combine the procedure with forehead contouring or eyelid surgery for full upper-face harmony
Possible Risks & Complications
Though generally safe, risks include:
- Swelling and bruising around the forehead and eyes
- Temporary numbness or altered sensation in the forehead
- Infection (rare)
- Minor asymmetry requiring refinement
- Scar formation (usually minimal and hidden)
Korean surgeons minimize risks through precise surgical planning, meticulous bone reduction, and careful post-operative care.
Surgical Techniques Used
- Bone Shaving or Reduction – Contours and reduces the browbone prominence
- Osteotomy Techniques – In select cases, repositioning of bone may be performed for optimal results
- 3D Imaging & Preoperative Planning – Ensures natural symmetry and precise correction
- Combination Procedures – Forehead reduction or hairline advancement can enhance the overall outcome
Recovery & Aftercare
- Swelling and bruising typically last 1–2 weeks
- Mild discomfort managed with prescribed pain medication
- Avoid strenuous activity and facial trauma for 2–3 weeks
- Follow-up visits monitor healing and symmetry
- Most patients resume normal activities within 1–2 weeks, with final results visible in 1–3 months
Results & Longevity
- Smoother, balanced forehead profile
- Reduced browbone prominence and more refined facial appearance
- Permanent structural correction with minimal maintenance
- Enhanced facial harmony and proportion
Treatment Process in Korea
- Consultation & 3D Imaging – Evaluate browbone prominence and overall facial proportions
- Customized Surgical Plan – Determine the extent of reduction and any combination procedures
- Surgery – Performed under general anesthesia using advanced bone reduction techniques
- Recovery & Aftercare – Swelling managed with medications, cold compresses, and activity restrictions
- Follow-Up Visits – Ensure proper healing, symmetry, and natural results
Why Korea?
- Surgeons are experts in facial bone contouring
- Advanced 3D planning ensures precise, natural, and symmetrical results
- Strong aesthetic focus on proportion, harmony, and subtle refinement
- Comprehensive post-operative care optimizes recovery and minimizes complications
Cost Range in Korea
The cost for Anterior Browbone Contouring typically ranges from ₩8,000,000 – ₩20,000,000 KRW (approx. $6,000 – $15,000 USD), depending on:
- Surgeon experience and clinic reputation
- Complexity of the browbone reduction
- Combination with other facial procedures
- Inclusion of post-operative care and follow-ups
Popular Clinics:
- ID Hospital – Leading experts in browbone and facial bone contouring
- Banobagi Plastic Surgery – Known for precise, natural results
- JW Plastic Surgery – Advanced 3D planning and minimally invasive techniques
- View Plastic Surgery – Comprehensive facial contouring solutions
- Regen Plastic Surgery – Combination procedures for optimal facial harmony
