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Improving Forehead Wrinkles and Drooping Eyes at the Same Time: Vertical Forehead Lift

DA Plastic Surgery · 예쁘면 DA야! DA성형외과 · April 3, 2026

​ One of the first changes people notice as they age is forehead wrinkles and drooping eyelids. Deep wrinkles on the forehead can make a person look tired and older, and when the e...

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Clinic: DA Plastic Surgery

Original post date: April 3, 2026

Translated at: May 1, 2026 at 11:03 AM

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One of the first changes people notice as they age is forehead wrinkles and drooping eyelids. Deep wrinkles on the forehead can make a person look tired and older, and when the eyelids sag, even the field of vision can feel obstructed.

When the eyelids droop, the forehead muscles are unconsciously used to compensate, which makes forehead wrinkles deepen even more. On the other hand, when the forehead skin sags and the eyebrows descend, the eyelids can also appear droopy. In other words, it is important to see these two issues not as separate problems, but as one connected aging phenomenon.

A method that has recently been drawing attention as a way to solve these concerns at the same time is the ‘vertical forehead lift.’

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Is the cause of covered eyes and drooping eyes actually the ‘forehead’?

Many people look in the mirror and feel, “My eyes seem to be getting smaller,” or “My eyelids keep covering the eyes.” It is easy to think this is a problem with double eyelids or the eyelids themselves, but in many cases, a completely different cause is hidden underneath: the forehead.

It is said that more than 70% of covered eyes and drooping eyes are related to the forehead.

In other words, the issue does not begin with the eyes, but with changes in the forehead that affect the area around the eyes.

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As people age, the first areas to show change are the forehead and the eye area. Wrinkles deepen on the forehead, the eyebrows gradually move downward, and the eye shape sags, creating an overall tired and heavy impression. Many people try to solve each of these issues separately, but in fact, these three are closely connected.

  • When the forehead skin sags, the eyebrows also descend

  • When the eyebrows descend, they press on the eyelids, making the eye shape feel constricted

  • The eyes look smaller and the overall impression becomes heavier

That is why vertical forehead lift has recently drawn attention as a way to improve the forehead, eyebrows, and eye shape all at once.

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If the forehead sags, the eye shape starts to collapse first — Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “My eyes look more constricted these days,” or “People always tell me I look sleepy”? Many people think this change is simply an eyelid problem, but in reality, the cause often begins with ‘forehead sagging.’

A vertical forehead lift addresses these structural issues and is a method that can restore not only the eye shape, but also the overall impression and function at the same time. Looking for the answer in the ‘forehead’ rather than the eyes can create a more fundamental change.

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Forehead wrinkles are not just a problem of a single area; they are an important factor connected to the overall impression of the face. In particular, because they also affect the glabella and the bridge-of-the-nose wrinkles, an approach that improves these together is needed.

The forehead, glabella, and bridge of the nose may appear to be separate areas, but in reality they are linked through one expression muscle system.

Glabella and bridge-of-the-nose wrinkles are major factors in determining facial impression. If wrinkles in these areas are deep, a person may unconsciously appear angry or sensitive.

After a vertical forehead lift, the overall impression changes to a softer and more relaxed look.

This kind of change goes beyond simply reducing wrinkles and becomes an important factor in naturally creating a more youthful image.

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When considering a vertical forehead lift, many people tend to focus only on “how well it lifts.” But in fact, there are other factors that determine the quality, durability, and natural appearance of the surgery: “dissection,” “incision,” and “fixation.”

The results can vary greatly depending on how precisely these three processes are performed.

Dissection, incision, fixation. Only when these three basics are properly performed are naturalness, durability,

and a highly refined result achieved.

If you are considering surgery, understanding not only simple before-and-after photos but also the importance of these processes can lead to a more satisfying choice.

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If you are considering a vertical forehead lift, it is easy to focus only on “how much it lifts.” But the key to creating highly satisfying results lies elsewhere: how the procedure is ‘fixed’ and how ‘delicately’ the surgical process is performed.

The visible results may seem similar, but differences in the process create major differences over time.

In a vertical forehead lift, fixation is not simply the process of holding up the lifted tissue. It is a key step that determines how stably the lifted forehead tissue and eyebrow position are maintained.

Just as important as the fixation method is the delicacy of the surgical process itself. Even with the same vertical forehead lift, the naturalness and durability of the result can vary greatly depending on how the procedure is carried out.

It is worth remembering that differences in the invisible process ultimately create differences in the result.

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Improving sagging upper eyelids can lead to a kinder-looking eye shape, a wider field of vision, and a more youthful impression — the changes brought by a vertical forehead lift

Sagging upper eyelids are not just a cosmetic change; they are an important factor that affects the eye shape, the field of vision, and even the overall impression.

Many people feel, each time they look in the mirror, that the upper eyelids seem heavily drooped and the eyes look constricted. It may seem as though they have simply gained weight, or it may create the impression that they always look tired or sleepy. But the cause of these changes often does not begin with the eyelids themselves; it often starts with ‘forehead sagging.’

A vertical forehead lift fundamentally improves these issues

and is a method that can complete a kinder-looking eye shape, a wider field of vision, and a naturally more youthful impression at the same time.

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