Procedure guide
Brow Bone Reduction in Korea
Brow bone (supraorbital) reduction reshapes a prominent or heavy brow ridge for a smoother, softer forehead profile — often as part of forehead contouring or facial feminization. It is a facial bone procedure requiring an experienced craniofacial surgeon, sometimes via a forehead/hairline approach.
| Surgery time | Roughly 2–3 hours |
|---|---|
| Anesthesia | General anesthesia |
| Hospital stay | Short hospital stay / overnight |
| Back to routine | About 2–4 weeks |
| Final result | Contour emerges over months |
General information, not medical advice. Suitability, outcomes, and risks vary by individual — discuss your case with a board-certified surgeon. Seoul Medical Insider matches patients to accredited clinics and does not perform procedures.
How it works
Brow bone reduction smooths a prominent brow ridge, under general anesthesia, usually via a hairline/scalp approach. A typical sequence:
- Planning: imaging checks the frontal sinus to choose the technique.
- Anesthesia: general anesthesia.
- Access: an incision at or behind the hairline (or endoscopic) exposes the forehead/brow bone.
- Reduction: a prominent ridge over a thin sinus wall is reshaped by burring; a larger prominence may need a setback (removing, reshaping, and refixing the sinus front wall).
- Closing: the incision is sutured or clipped; swelling is managed with head elevation.
Often part of forehead contouring; needs a craniofacial-experienced surgeon.
Cost · as of 2026
Through Seoul Medical Insider patients pay no markup — accredited-clinic pricing is passed through transparently, and you get a written all-in quote before deciding.
What drives the price: technique (burring vs. setback of the sinus wall), combination with forehead contouring, anesthesia (general), and surgeon expertise.
For current, itemised ranges and how to avoid hidden fees, see our all-in cost breakdown. Pricing changes over time — reviewed 2026.
Who it is for
Considered for a prominent, protruding brow ridge that creates a heavy or harsh upper-face look. Candidacy depends on bone structure and frontal-sinus anatomy (checked on imaging). A surgeon plans the technique accordingly.
Recovery
- Week 1–2: significant forehead/eye swelling and bruising; head elevated; sutures removed per surgeon.
- Weeks 3–6: major swelling subsides; gradual return to routine.
- Months 2–6: residual swelling resolves; final contour emerges.
Plan a longer stay; bone work swells more and for longer. Timelines vary.
Risks & considerations
As facial bone surgery, possible risks include swelling, bleeding, infection, scalp/forehead numbness, asymmetry, contour irregularity, or (rarely) nerve-related changes — plus considerations around the frontal sinus. An experienced craniofacial surgeon and an accredited hospital are important. Your surgeon details the risks.
Korea trip checklist
- Choose a surgeon experienced specifically in facial bone / forehead contouring.
- Confirm imaging (sinus anatomy) is reviewed when planning.
- Verify the surgeon’s credentials and that the operating clinic is accredited.
- Confirm in writing who performs the surgery (avoid undisclosed substitution / "ghost surgery").
- Get an itemised, all-in quote in writing (surgery, anesthesia, facility, aftercare).
- Arrange medical interpretation and a clear post-op contact for questions back home.
- Plan a longer stay for swelling and a follow-up before flying.
Clinical details are summarized from materials provided by SMI's partner clinics and published guidance from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS). Technique selection is determined by your surgeon during consultation. SMI is a registered patient-facilitation agency, not a medical provider, and does not offer medical advice.
Before & after results
See real before-and-after results for this procedure, each naming the accredited Seoul clinic that performed it.
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Frequently asked questions
Sources
- Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea
- Medical Korea (KHIDI)
- Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI)
- Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
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