Regaining a Youthful Look with Forehead Lifting at Gwangju Plastic Surgery

Hello.

I am Director Lee Seong-jun of Liting Plastic Surgery Seoul Branch.

Not long ago,

one patient said they were startled

after looking at a group photo taken

at a company dinner.

"When did I get so old..?"

When people reach their 40s or 50s,

there are moments when the face in the photo

starts to feel unfamiliar.

In particular, when forehead wrinkles deepen

and the eyebrows begin to droop,

covering the double eyelid line,

you may end up looking tired or even angry.

These changes are a natural part of aging.

But these days, unlike in the past,

the word “middle age”

does not only suggest a late stage in life.

People are still in their prime, and still young.

Amid these changing times,

more people who want to look a little brighter

and younger naturally become

interested in “forehead lifting.”

Is forehead lifting a surgery that pulls upward?

When people hear about forehead lifting,

most think this way.

“Isn’t it just a surgery that pulls the skin upward

so the eyes look more open

and the forehead wrinkles are smoothed out?”

That is 50% correct.

On the surface,

that description is also true.

However, it is a surgery that works through

more precise and anatomical principles.

The problem may not be just wrinkles.

As we age, skin elasticity decreases,

and the muscles and ligaments

that support that elasticity gradually weaken.

As a result,

the eyebrows, which should stay in their original position,

gradually descend

and begin to cover the eyelids.

Then,

the eyes naturally feel more closed in,

and vision can seem blurred.

At this point, the body

begins to respond instinctively.

You start using the forehead muscles

to help open your eyes.

This is the moment when

deep forehead wrinkles

begin to form.

As all of these factors overlap,

the eye area droops and the impression can appear dull,

creating a vicious cycle.

It is important to accurately identify the cause of forehead wrinkles.

So,

it is important first to understand exactly

why the eyebrows are gradually lowering.

If only the visible skin is pulled,

the problem may not improve.

Our face is not made of skin alone.

The muscles, ligaments,

and skin layers underneath are connected

and move together.

In other words,

to achieve a natural lift,

you need to anatomically understand

why the eyebrows drop

and why wrinkles form.

Three forehead lifting methods

1. Endoscopic forehead lift
2. Incisional forehead lift
3. Forehead reduction surgery

| 1. Endoscopic forehead lift |

An endoscopic forehead lift

is a procedure in which four to five small incisions,

about 1–2 cm each, are made in the scalp inside the hairline,

and an endoscope is inserted through them

to pull the forehead skin and muscles upward

and secure them in place.

Because the incision sites are hidden

inside the hair,

one major advantage is that

the surgical marks are not easily visible.

For this reason, an endoscopic forehead lift

can be considered by people who

✔️ want a short recovery period,

✔️ and want their appearance to change naturally

without being overly noticeable.

However,

if your forehead is already wide,

the forehead may appear even wider,

so it is essential to consult a specialist

and check whether this is the right procedure

for your face shape.

| 2. Incisional forehead lift |

After making an incision along the hairline,

the stretched forehead skin is pulled upward

and the excess skin created in the process

is removed.

This method is especially suitable for middle-aged and older patients

whose skin above the eyes has sagged

or whose double eyelid line is being covered.

As the eyebrow position is lifted more stably,

the heavy-looking impression can change more clearly.

Another point is that

if the forehead appears wide,

adjusting the incision location can visually

help balance the overall facial proportions.

Scarring from the incision may occur,

but since the incision is designed within the scalp

or inside the hairline,

it is planned so that it is not easily noticeable

in everyday life.

Above all, a forehead lift

is not simply a surgery that raises the skin. If needed, the forehead muscles, retaining ligaments,

and even the SMAS layer may be adjusted.

It is a precise and planned surgery

that modifies the entire anatomical structure

between the forehead and the eyes.

| 3. Forehead reduction surgery (combined lifting) |

If the forehead is wide

and eyebrow sagging is also present,

a method that combines forehead reduction surgery

and forehead lifting at the same time

may be considered.

Through a hairline incision,

the forehead skin is pulled backward,

and the hairline is moved forward,

aiming to shorten the length of the forehead

while also improving the upper facial lift.

With one incision,

the forehead length, eyebrow position,

and forehead wrinkles can all be improved together,

so it may be considered for people with multiple concerns.

Every face has a different structure.

✔️ Forehead width

✔️ Distance between the eyebrows and the eyes

✔️ Skin thickness and elasticity

✔️ Depth and direction of wrinkles

✔️ Even muscle usage habits

These factors directly affect the surgical method.

At Gwangju Plastic Surgery,

we do not decide on surgery based only on appearance,

such as “the wrinkles are deep” or “the eyes are drooping.”

We first diagnose anatomically where the problem started,

and which direction of movement created the wrinkles,

then suggest improvement plans centered on the structure

that match those findings.

Cases in which forehead lifting may be considered

📍 When the eyebrows gradually droop and cover the double eyelids
📍 When the eyes look smaller and people often say your expression has become heavy or dull
📍 When forehead wrinkles remain even after Botox
📍 When you develop a habit of using your forehead muscles to open your eyes
📍 When the forehead is wide, and wrinkles and eyelid sagging appear at the same time

These signs may not simply be

a surface-level skin issue.

✔️ Overuse of the muscles

✔️ Weakening of the structures that support the eyebrows

✔️ Sagging eyelids

can all act together in a complex way

to make the eyes look heavy

and dull.

What matters here is

“accurately analyzing the cause.”

If, while reading this post,

you found yourself thinking at least once

about a clearer and softer impression,

then understanding what flow caused

the changes above the eyes or the forehead wrinkles

and having a comfortable consultation

at Gwangju Plastic Surgery

can be part of understanding yourself.

I hope that tomorrow will be more natural

and more youthful than today,

and today more than yesterday.

This was Director Lee Seong-jun

of Seoul Liting Plastic Surgery.

This post is

content intended to provide general information

about forehead lifting.

Whether surgery is actually appropriate

should be determined according to the individual’s health condition

and purpose,

and should be decided through consultation

with a qualified medical professional.

If you would like more details,

please check the YouTube link below

for more information.

https://youtu.be/PFV7dYA4e9Y?si=ZQwJS5ydPFQLOzEb