forehead
A confident impression, a small but ideal facial proportions
What is forehead reduction?
Improve the impression of a wide forehead and complete the ideal facial proportions
DU Plastic Surgery Clinic minimizes scarring and maintains a natural hairline by applying a zigzag incision along the hairline + a 45-degree diagonal incision + micro-suturing. A customized design is performed according to the patient's forehead width, scalp elasticity, and hairline condition, and the double fixation method of the bone tunneling method prevents the forehead from stretching again and prevents the scar from widening.
This anatomy-based procedure minimizes the risk of damage to the forehead nerve, enhancing safety. Furthermore, its combined capabilities with endoscopic forehead lifts allow for a more harmonious impression. It offers a more natural look and faster recovery than hair transplants.
Surgery Information
Surgery time
About 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Anesthesia method
Sleep/local anesthesia
Outpatient treatment
2~3 times
Thread removal
About 7 days later
Recovery Period
You can resume your daily life from the next day.
※ There may be differences in results depending on individual differences and side effects (inflammation, bleeding, infection, etc.) after surgery or treatment.
DU's
Specialty
What's special about Du forehead reduction
Specialty
- 01
- Bontunneling and double fix fixation methods
By firmly fixing the scalp with the bone tunneling and double fix fixation method, it prevents the scalp from being pushed back after surgery, and prevents scarring and forehead re-expansion.
Specialty
- 02
- Customized reduction amount and hairline design based on accurate diagnosis
Based on our extensive clinical experience, we precisely plan the reduction amount according to individual conditions such as forehead size, scalp thickness, and elasticity to achieve natural improvement without overcorrection.
Specialty
- 03
- Minimize scarring
Zigzag cut design
Designed to minimize visible scars and damage to hair roots by applying a zigzag pattern and 45-degree diagonal incisions along the hairline.
Specialty
- 04
- Protection of the frontal muscle and superior orbital nerve
Through precise anatomy-based surgery, we accurately identify the frontal muscle and superior orbital nerve and perform the surgery safely by preventing nerve damage.
Specialty
- 05
- Faster improvement with more natural lines than hair transplant
Unlike hair transplantation, it is a method that brings forward the hairline as it is, so it is natural, recovery is fast, and the design is highly complete.
DU Forehead Reduction VS Hair Transplant
| Type | DU forehead reduction | Hair Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| principle | Reduces forehead skin and scalp by moving them forward | Hair follicles are harvested from the back of the head and transplanted to the front line of the forehead. |
| Surgery time | About 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes | About 4 to 6 hours or more |
| hairline | Move along your own hairline → Very natural | May appear unnatural depending on the transplant angle or density |
| scar | Minimize scarring with zigzag diagonal incisions along the hairline | May leave an incision or punch mark on the back of the head |
| Recovery Period | short | relatively long |
| Durability of effect | Semi-permanent, unlikely to be re-expanded | Effectiveness varies depending on the graft survival rate. |
If you need forehead reduction
Target
- When the forehead is wide and the facial proportions are not good
- When you don't have bangs, your forehead looks prominent and your impression becomes stronger.
- When you want to improve your natural hairline but hair transplantation is not enough
- If you are planning a hair transplant or would like better results with forehead reduction
- When you want a quick recovery and a clear forehead reduction effect
- In cases where a natural look is possible with just a small amount of hair transplantation after forehead reduction, if necessary
Forehead reduction surgery method
Step 01
Step 01
incision
The scalp is peeled by making a 45-degree zigzag incision along the hairline to protect the hair follicles and preserve the frontal muscle and superior orbital nerve.
Step 02
Step 02
fix
Pull the peeling part to remove the forehead tissue, and after 5 to 8 points of bone tunneling, double fix the scalp to secure it firmly in both directions.
Step 03
Step 03
Suture
The fascia layer, muscle layer, and skin layer are triple-sutured and finished using a scarless technique.
Effect
Effects after forehead reduction surgery
- The wide forehead becomes smaller, making the face look more balanced and smaller.
- Improved forehead length for a younger, more defined look
- Hairline moves forward naturally, leaving no discomfort
- Sufficient forehead improvement possible without hair transplant
- The scar is hidden by the hairline and is barely noticeable.
- Because your own hair is moved as is, the recovery period is short and the results are natural.
After DU forehead reduction
Postoperative Care
- Take your prescribed medication regularly.
- Starting 2-3 days after surgery, wash your hair gently, being careful of the incision area.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects, strenuous exercise, or bending your head for at least 5 days.
- Apply cold compresses for 2 to 5 days after surgery to reduce swelling and bruising.
- Do not rub or irritate the surgical area strongly.
- Drinking and smoking are prohibited for at least 4 weeks.
- Avoid high temperature environments such as saunas and steam rooms for 4 weeks.
- It is recommended to avoid direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) and wear a well-ventilated hat.
- Dyeing and perming are possible one month after surgery.
