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Mini Forehead Reduction · Hairline Lowering

Mini forehead reduction in Busan, Korea — a lower hairline, natural proportions.

Mini Forehead Reduction Surgery is a hairline-lowering procedure designed to reduce the visible height of the forehead while maintaining a natural hairline and facial balance, with planning based on forehead proportions, scalp flexibility, and your individual facial anatomy.

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Mini Forehead Reduction at Newline Plastic Surgery, Seomyeon, Busan
Forehead Reduction
Personalized forehead analysis Natural hairline design Fine incision techniques Structured postoperative care Experienced facial plastic surgery team
Proof, not adjectives

Real patients, real results.

Unretouched clinic results, shown with patient consent.

Forehead lift + Brow lift + Eye rejuvenation + Lateral canthoplasty + Facial lifting + Fat grafting before and after result at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Forehead lift + Brow lift + Eye rejuvenation + Lateral canthoplasty + Facial lifting + Fat grafting

Forehead lift + Brow lift + Eye rejuvenation + Lateral canthoplasty + Facial lifting + Fat grafting + Cheek & chin contouring before and after result at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Forehead lift + Brow lift + Eye rejuvenation + Lateral canthoplasty + Facial lifting + Fat grafting + Cheek & chin contouring

Endotine lift + Forehead lift + Midface lift + Neck lift + Fat grafting before and after result at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Endotine lift + Forehead lift + Midface lift + Neck lift + Fat grafting

Facial lifting + Ultherapy + MIRA PDO + Skin booster + Fat grafting before and after result at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Facial lifting + Ultherapy + MIRA PDO + Skin booster + Fat grafting

Facial lifting + Ultherapy + MIRA PDO before and after result at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Facial lifting + Ultherapy + MIRA PDO

Facial lifting + Fat grafting + Volume enhancement + Neck contouring before and after result at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Facial lifting + Fat grafting + Volume enhancement + Neck contouring

Individual results vary. Photos are actual clinic outcomes, not a guarantee of a specific result.

Mini Forehead Reduction at a Glance

Shortening the distance from brow to hairline.

Procedure
Mini Forehead Reduction
Technique
Scalp Advancement
Key Requirement
Adequate Scalp Laxity
Result
Immediate & Structural
Incision
Along the Hairline
Goal
Facial Harmony
What Is Mini Forehead Reduction?

Not changing the forehead alone — improving overall proportion.

The procedure shortens the distance between the eyebrows and the hairline through a carefully planned scalp advancement technique. Rather than changing the forehead alone, treatment aims to improve overall facial harmony and proportions. Because the scalp must be advanced, adequate scalp laxity is one of the key factors that determines whether the procedure is suitable.

Results

Balanced proportions, angle by angle.

Mini forehead reduction before and after front view — Newline Clinic Busan
Front view · Case 01
Lowered natural hairline after forehead reduction — Newline Clinic Busan
Hairline · Case 01
Improved facial proportions after forehead reduction — Newline Clinic Busan
Proportions · Case 02
Natural hairline shape after mini forehead reduction — Newline Clinic Busan
Hairline shape · Case 02
Forehead reduction profile result — Newline Clinic Busan
Profile · Case 03
Healed hairline incision after forehead reduction — Newline Clinic Busan
Healed incision · Case 03

Individual results vary. Photos are examples shown with patient consent and are not a guarantee of outcome.

Procedure Overview

The technique, step by step.

01

Personalized Hairline Design

The new hairline is designed for your forehead proportions and facial balance.

Step Design
02

Precise Incision

A precise incision is made along the hairline using fine incision techniques.

Step Incision
03

Scalp Advancement

The scalp is gently advanced — which is why scalp mobility determines what is achievable.

Step The key step
04

Layered Closure

Layered closure designed to help conceal the scar within the hairline.

Step Closure
Treatment Planning

What the surgeon measures first.

Why it matters
Forehead heightEstablishes the starting point and the proportional goal
Hairline shapeThe new hairline must look natural, not merely lower
Scalp mobilityDetermines how far the scalp can be advanced
Hair densityAffects how well the incision is concealed within the hairline
Overall facial balanceThe aim is facial harmony rather than the forehead alone

The achievable amount of lowering depends on your individual scalp laxity and anatomy. Closure is designed to help conceal the scar within the hairline, but any incision results in a scar.

Potential Benefits

What the procedure aims to improve.

Reduced Forehead Height

The visible height of the forehead is reduced.

Improved Facial Proportions

The forehead is balanced against the rest of the face.

Natural-Looking Hairline

A natural hairline is maintained through personalized design.

Immediate Structural Change

An immediate visible structural change rather than gradual growth.

Personalized Planning

The plan follows your forehead proportions and scalp flexibility.

Who May Benefit?

Candidates are evaluated individually.

You may be suitable if you

  • Feel your forehead appears disproportionately large
  • Desire a lower, more balanced hairline
  • Have adequate scalp laxity
  • Prefer an immediate surgical result rather than gradual hair restoration
  • Want improved facial proportions

A consultation determines your plan

  • Adequate scalp laxity is required — it limits how far the hairline can move
  • Hair density affects how well the scar is concealed
  • Closure conceals the scar within the hairline but does not eliminate it
  • Temporary numbness and tightness are expected

A consultation and examination — including assessment of scalp mobility — are required to determine whether the procedure is appropriate for you.

Recovery and Aftercare

Healing varies between individuals.

Swelling

Temporary swelling is expected after surgery.

Numbness

Temporary numbness is expected as the scalp heals.

Tightness

Tightness across the scalp is expected after advancement.

Detailed Aftercare

Patients receive detailed postoperative care instructions and scheduled follow-up visits.

Healing varies between individuals. Your surgeon provides a personalized recovery timeline.

Facial plastic surgeon at Newline Clinic Busan
About Your Surgeon

Dr. Son Hee-dong,
plastic surgeon.

A hairline that is lower but obviously drawn is worse than a high forehead.

The design has to look like a hairline you were born with — which is why shape matters as much as height.

  • Board-certified plastic surgeon · MD, PhD
  • Doctorate in Medicine, Dong-A University Graduate School
  • Clinical Professor, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, Dong-A University Hospital
  • Full member — Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Korean Rhinoplasty Society
  • Experience in hairline and forehead surgery
  • Consultation in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese
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Registrations & Memberships

Licensed, registered, and accountable.

Clinic registration

Newline Plastic Surgery

Opened 16 September 2005 · Chief Director Son Hee-dong

Medical institution licence No. 715

Business registration 201-19-76600

Reception at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Foreign patient care

Registered foreign patient attraction institution, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Registration No. M-2024-02-08-0032

International patient consultation at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Society memberships

  • Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  • Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
  • Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons in Private Practice
  • Korean Society of Facial Bone Contouring Surgery
  • Korean Society for Breast Surgery (board member)
Director's office at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan

Volume of work

Approximately 1,200–1,500 surgeries a year.

Approximately 5,000 non-surgical procedures a year.

Operating theatre at Newline Plastic Surgery, Busan
Recognised beyond the clinic

Media and pageant trust.

Public figures are judged on their appearance for a living. Where they choose to have surgery is a signal worth knowing about.

Media personalities who chose Newline Plastic Surgery in Seomyeon, Busan
Why stars choose NewlineEntertainers, broadcasters and influencers treated at our Seomyeon clinic.
2022 Miss Korea Gyeongnam winner and Busan first runner-up, supported by Newline Plastic Surgery
2022 Miss Korea, Gyeongnam & BusanOfficial partner of Honggang Academy — supporting regional titleholders.

Featured individuals appear with consent. Their results reflect their own anatomy and surgical plan, and are not a guarantee of any specific outcome.

Frequently Asked

Forehead Reduction in Busan
— your questions, answered.

What is Mini Forehead Reduction Surgery?
It is a hairline-lowering procedure that shortens the distance between the eyebrows and the hairline through a carefully planned scalp advancement technique, while maintaining a natural hairline and facial balance.
How much can the hairline typically be lowered?
The achievable amount depends on your individual scalp mobility and anatomy rather than a fixed measurement. Forehead height, hairline shape, scalp mobility, hair density, and overall facial balance all inform the plan.
Who is a good candidate?
It may suit individuals who feel their forehead appears disproportionately large, desire a lower more balanced hairline, have adequate scalp laxity, prefer an immediate surgical result rather than gradual hair restoration, and want improved facial proportions.
Will the scar be visible?
The incision is made along the hairline and closed with a layered technique designed to help conceal the scar within the hairline. Any incision results in a scar, and hair density affects how well it is concealed.
Can it be combined with brow lift surgery?
Combined procedures are considered depending on your anatomy and goals — for example when both forehead height and brow position are concerns. This is determined during consultation.
Why does scalp laxity matter?
The technique gently advances the scalp forward, so how far the scalp can move determines how much the hairline can be lowered. Adequate scalp laxity is listed among the candidate criteria.
How is it different from hair transplantation?
This procedure provides an immediate visible structural change by advancing the scalp, which is why it may suit patients who prefer an immediate surgical result rather than gradual hair restoration.
What is recovery like?
Temporary swelling, numbness, tightness, and mild discomfort are expected after surgery. Healing varies between individuals, and detailed postoperative care instructions and scheduled follow-up visits are provided.
Is only the forehead changed?
Rather than changing the forehead alone, treatment aims to improve overall facial harmony and proportions, with the hairline designed in relation to your whole face.
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Considering Forehead Reduction in Busan?

Start with a
forehead analysis.

Forehead height, hairline shape, scalp mobility, hair density, and overall facial balance are assessed first — because scalp laxity, not preference, determines how much the hairline can safely be lowered.

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  • Lunch break 13:00–14:00
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Busanjin-gu, Busan 47287
Republic of Korea

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Individual results and recovery experiences vary. This page is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or guarantee of surgical results. The achievable amount of hairline lowering depends on individual scalp laxity and anatomy. All surgical procedures involve potential risks, including bleeding, infection, asymmetry, visible or widened scarring, altered or lost sensation, hair loss around the incision, wound healing problems, dissatisfaction with the outcome, and the possible need for additional treatment. The appropriate procedure and expected outcome can only be determined following an in-person examination and consultation with a qualified medical professional. Newline Clinic is licensed under the Korean Medical Service Act.

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