Forehead Reduction Surgery

Forehead Reduction Surgery is a procedure that reduces a wide forehead by making a fine incision along the hairline, advancing the scalp forward, removing the overlapping forehead skin, and securing it in place. The 45-degree Incisional method allows hair to grow through the incision line to minimize scarring, while designing a forehead width and hairline suited to the proportions of the face.

Concerned about a wide forehead? Restore facial harmony and balance. When a wide forehead makes the face appear long, it can disrupt overall facial proportions. Forehead reduction can improve facial proportions in a balanced way while creating the effect of a smaller face. Urban's Forehead Reduction Surgery uses delicate incisions along the hairline to reduce scarring, minimizes damage to hair follicles, and creates natural facial balance.

Recommended for

· Those whose face appears long due to a wide forehead · Those who want a hairline suited to their facial proportions · Those who want hairline correction effects along with forehead reduction

3 Points of Urban Forehead Reduction Surgery

Point 1. Forehead reduction tailored to the face

Forehead reduction is performed to suit each individual’s face, considering facial shape, the position of facial features, overall image, and face size.

Point 2. Minimized scarring with the 45-degree Incisional method

The 45-degree Incisional method allows hair to grow naturally after surgery, minimizing scarring.

Point 3. Faster recovery through systematic care

Systematic postoperative care tailored to individual characteristics helps support faster recovery.

Forehead Reduction for Ideal Proportions

We perform customized Forehead Reduction Surgery by finding your own golden ratio, taking into account the forehead width and hairline that complement your face. For example, a wide forehead with an upper-face:mid-face:lower-face ratio of 1.2:1.0:0.8 can be corrected to the ideal ratio of 0.9:1.0:0.8.

Surgical Procedure

After determining the incision line along the hairline, the forehead skin is incised and the scalp is advanced forward to reduce forehead width. Because the incision is made at the hairline, the scar is concealed by the hairline, and hairline correction effects can also be achieved.

Before Surgery

A wide forehead

STEP 1. Hairline incision and dissection

A fine incision is made along the front hairline, followed by careful scalp dissection to avoid damage to nerves and blood vessels.

STEP 2. Excision of overlapping skin

After advancing the scalp forward, a predetermined amount of overlapping skin is removed.

STEP 3. Fixation and suturing

The posterior flap is advanced and secured, then sutured to minimize scarring.

After Surgery

The wide forehead is reduced, improving it into a balanced forehead.

Surgical Information

| Surgery time: Approximately 1–2 hours | Anesthesia: Sedation anesthesia | Hospitalization: Not required | Suture removal: After 5–7 days | Follow-up visits: 2–3 times | Recovery period: 7–10 days

Pre- and Postoperative Precautions

Before Surgery

· Please inform us in advance if you are taking any medications. Depending on the medication, you may need to discontinue it before surgery. · Please inform us in advance if you have a surgical history, high blood pressure, asthma, allergies, or adverse drug reactions. · To prevent burns from electrical devices used during surgery, remove all metal accessories and piercings, and remove nail polish or nail art from your hands and feet. · To prevent infection at the surgical site, wash thoroughly before surgery and wear clothing that is easy to put on and take off. · You must fast for at least 6 hours before surgery, including water, gum, candy, and coffee. For general anesthesia, fasting begins at midnight the day before surgery.

After Surgery

· You may shower starting the day after suture removal. Avoid irritating the surgical area and refrain from wearing heavy makeup on the area for approximately 3 weeks. · Swelling management differs depending on the type of surgery, so please follow the hospital's instructions. · Alcohol and smoking can delay recovery and cause infection; please avoid them for at least 1 month after surgery. · For approximately 1 week after surgery, keep your head elevated above heart level, and avoid strenuous exercise for approximately 3 weeks.

Please Note

Surgery time and recovery period may vary depending on the patient's condition and the procedure method, and surgical results may vary according to individual circumstances. The surgical method is determined through consultation with a specialist.