Treatment Overview
Forehead and Browbone Contouring is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reshape the forehead and supraorbital ridge (browbone) to create a smoother, more balanced upper-face profile. Patients with prominent browbones or a protruding forehead often appear to have a heavier or more masculine facial appearance. This procedure reduces the browbone prominence and, if needed, reshapes the forehead to achieve a harmonious, feminine, or softer facial contour.
In Korea, this surgery is performed using advanced bone reduction and osteotomy techniques, guided by 3D imaging and computer-assisted surgical planning. Surgeons combine precision with aesthetic judgment to ensure natural, symmetrical, and proportionate results. The procedure can be combined with hairline advancement, forehead reduction, or eyelid surgery for a comprehensive upper-face makeover.
Purpose & Benefits
Forehead and browbone contouring provides multiple benefits:
- Reduces prominent browbones and protruding foreheads, softening the facial appearance
- Improves facial harmony, creating a smooth transition between the forehead, eyes, and nose
- Enhances overall profile, giving a refined and feminine look
- Boosts self-confidence by addressing features that may cause self-consciousness
- Complements other facial procedures, such as eyelid or hairline surgeries, for balanced results
Ideal Candidates
This procedure is suitable for individuals who:
- Have prominent browbones or a protruding forehead
- Desire a softer, more balanced upper-face appearance
- Are adults in good overall health with realistic expectations
- May wish to combine this procedure with forehead reduction, hairline advancement, or 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
- Minimal scarring, usually well-hidden
Korean surgeons reduce risks through precise planning, meticulous bone contouring, and careful post-operative care.
Surgical Techniques Used
- Browbone Reduction / Bone Shaving – Reduces the prominence of the supraorbital ridge
- Forehead Contouring – Smooths the curvature of the forehead for a balanced profile
- Osteotomy Techniques – In select cases, repositioning of bone may be performed
- 3D Imaging & Preoperative Planning – Ensures symmetry and natural-looking results
- Combination Procedures – Can include hairline advancement, forehead reduction, or eyelid surgery for optimal aesthetics
Recovery & Aftercare
- Swelling and bruising usually last 1–2 weeks
- Mild discomfort managed with prescribed pain medications
- Avoid strenuous activity or facial trauma for 2–3 weeks
- Follow-up visits monitor healing, symmetry, and final contour
- Most patients resume normal activities within 1–2 weeks, with final results visible in 1–3 months
Results & Longevity
- Balanced, smooth forehead and browbone profile
- Reduced browbone prominence and softer upper-face appearance
- Permanent structural correction with long-lasting results
- Enhanced facial harmony and proportion
Treatment Process in Korea
- Consultation & 3D Imaging – Evaluate forehead and browbone prominence and overall facial proportions
- Customized Surgical Plan – Determine the extent of contouring and 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 highly skilled in facial bone contouring and upper-face aesthetics
- Advanced 3D planning ensures precise, natural, and symmetrical results
- Focus on proportion, harmony, and subtle refinement
- Comprehensive post-operative care optimizes recovery and minimizes complications
Cost Range in Korea
The cost for Forehead and Browbone Contouring generally ranges from ₩10,000,000 – ₩25,000,000 KRW (approx. $7,500 – $18,500 USD), depending on:
- Surgeon’s experience and clinic reputation
- Complexity of forehead and browbone reduction
- Combination with other procedures
- Inclusion of post-operative care and follow-ups
Popular Clinics:
- ID Hospital – Experts in forehead and browbone 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
