Treatment Overview
Frontal Bone Reduction is a surgical procedure designed to reduce the prominence of the forehead bone (frontal bone) to achieve a smoother, more balanced upper-face profile. A prominent or protruding forehead can make the face appear disproportionate or masculine, and this procedure helps create a softer, more harmonious appearance.
In Korea, frontal bone reduction is performed using advanced bone contouring and osteotomy techniques, often guided by 3D imaging and computer-assisted surgical planning. Korean surgeons are renowned for their precision and aesthetic expertise, ensuring that results look natural and symmetrical. The procedure can also be combined with browbone reduction, hairline advancement, or forehead contouring for comprehensive upper-face refinement.
Purpose & Benefits
Frontal bone reduction provides several key benefits:
- Reduces a prominent forehead, creating a more balanced facial appearance
- Softens facial contours, giving a feminine or youthful look
- Enhances overall facial harmony, balancing the forehead with the eyes, nose, and chin
- Boosts confidence, particularly for patients concerned about facial disproportions
- Can be combined with other upper-face procedures for a complete aesthetic enhancement
Ideal Candidates
This procedure is suitable for individuals who:
- Have a prominent or protruding forehead
- Desire a smoother, more proportionate upper-face profile
- Are adults in good health with realistic expectations
- May want to combine frontal bone reduction with browbone contouring, hairline advancement, or forehead reduction
Possible Risks & Complications
Although generally safe, potential 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 typically minimal and well-concealed
Korean surgeons minimize risks through careful preoperative planning, precise bone reduction techniques, and attentive post-operative care.
Surgical Techniques Used
- Bone Shaving or Contouring – Reduces the prominence of the frontal bone
- Osteotomy – Repositions or reshapes the bone when necessary for optimal results
- 3D Imaging & Preoperative Planning – Ensures symmetry and natural appearance
- Combination Procedures – Can include browbone reduction, hairline advancement, or forehead contouring for enhanced aesthetics
Recovery & Aftercare
- Swelling and bruising typically last 1–2 weeks
- Mild discomfort managed with prescribed 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
- Smoother, more balanced forehead profile
- Reduced forehead prominence for a refined and harmonious facial appearance
- Permanent structural correction with long-lasting results
- Improved overall facial proportions
Treatment Process in Korea
- Consultation & 3D Imaging – Evaluate forehead prominence and facial proportions
- Customized Surgical Plan – Determine the extent of frontal bone reduction and combination procedures
- Surgery – Performed under general anesthesia using precise bone contouring 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
- Emphasis on proportion, harmony, and subtle refinement
- Comprehensive post-operative care optimizes recovery and minimizes complications
Cost Range in Korea
The cost for Frontal Bone Reduction generally ranges from ₩10,000,000 – ₩25,000,000 KRW (approx. $7,500 – $18,500 USD), depending on:
- Surgeon experience and clinic reputation
- Complexity of bone reduction
- Combination with other procedures
- Inclusion of post-operative care and follow-ups
Popular Clinics:
- ID Hospital – Experts in frontal bone and upper-face 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
