Treatment Overview
Brow Bone Shaving Surgery is a specialized cosmetic procedure designed to reduce the prominence of the browbone (supraorbital ridge) to create a smoother, more balanced forehead and upper-face profile. This surgery is particularly popular among patients who feel their browbones are too prominent, giving the face a heavy, masculine, or angular appearance.
In Korea, brow bone shaving is performed using advanced bone reduction techniques and 3D imaging, allowing surgeons to plan precise and symmetrical results. Korean plastic surgeons are known for their attention to natural aesthetics, ensuring the reshaped browbone integrates harmoniously with the forehead, eyes, and mid-face. The procedure can also be combined with forehead contouring, hairline advancement, or eyelid surgery for a complete upper-face rejuvenation.
Purpose & Benefits
Brow bone shaving provides several key benefits:
- Reduces prominent browbone, softening a heavy or masculine facial appearance
- Improves facial harmony, creating smooth transitions between the forehead, eyes, and nose
- Enhances overall profile, especially for patients seeking a refined, feminine look
- Boosts self-confidence by addressing a feature that may cause self-consciousness
Ideal Candidates
Brow bone shaving is ideal for individuals who:
- Have prominent or protruding browbones
- Want a softer, more balanced facial appearance
- Are adults in good health with realistic expectations
- May combine this procedure with forehead reduction, hairline advancement, or upper eyelid surgery
Possible Risks & Complications
Although 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
- Scarring is usually minimal and hidden
Korean surgeons reduce risks through precise planning, meticulous bone reduction, and careful post-operative monitoring.
Surgical Techniques Used
- Bone Shaving/Reduction – Precisely contours and reduces browbone prominence
- Osteotomy Techniques – In selected cases, repositioning of bone may be performed for optimal results
- 3D Imaging & Preoperative Planning – Ensures natural symmetry and precise correction
- Combination Procedures – Forehead contouring or hairline advancement may be performed for enhanced aesthetics
Recovery & Aftercare
- Swelling and bruising typically last 1–2 weeks
- Mild discomfort managed with prescribed medications
- 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
- Smooth, balanced forehead profile
- Reduced browbone prominence and softened upper face
- Permanent structural correction with minimal maintenance
- Enhanced facial harmony and proportion
Treatment Process in Korea
- Consultation & 3D Imaging – Assess 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 shaving 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 and browbone reshaping
- Advanced 3D planning ensures precise, natural, and symmetrical results
- Focus on proportionate, harmonious, and subtle refinement
- Comprehensive post-operative care optimizes recovery and minimizes complications
Cost Range in Korea
The cost for Brow Bone Shaving Surgery generally ranges from ₩8,000,000 – ₩20,000,000 KRW (approx. $6,000 – $15,000 USD), depending on:
- Surgeon’s experience and clinic reputation
- Complexity of browbone reduction
- Combination with other facial procedures
- Inclusion of post-operative care and follow-ups
Popular Clinics:
- ID Hospital – 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
