A balanced forehead line
that's neither excessive nor insufficient
A long-looking face isn't just about bone length.
Anterior-posterior jaw imbalance or soft tissue sagging and thinning create the illusion of a long face.
id Hospital's forehead reduction physically eliminates upper facial space by advancing the scalp.
Naturally shortens vertical length along the hairline, with virtually invisible scars and completing the 1:1:0.8 golden ratio.
Erase Wide Upper Facial Space. id Hospital's 3 Core Forehead Reduction Techniques.
Hair follicles remain alive as the incision is made without damage!
The scar is completely concealed by the hair!
45° IncisionHidden ScarWe analyze hair density, hairline shape, and facial proportions in 3D to design a customized incision line. Optimal design tailored to each patient—M-shaped, rounded, or straight.
After adequate subperiosteal dissection, the scalp is advanced without tension and secured. Excessive tension causes hypertrophic scars and hair loss. id adheres to a zero-tension principle.
id Hospital applies a 3-step protocol to minimize scarring.
Want Perfect Proportions? The 1:1:0.8 golden ratio requires designing all three together.
Historically, a balanced facial division was defined by an equal ratio among the upper, mid, and lower face.
Modern East Asian aesthetic trends have evolved. A slightly shorter lower face (1:1:0.8) is now recognized as the optimal ratio for a significantly more youthful, refined, and feminine appearance.
Modern East Asian Aesthetic Standard: A slightly shorter lower face creates a more youthful, feminine, and balanced appearance.
Still feel your face is long after zygoma & jaw surgery? The secret detail that lifts the mid-face without bone surgery.
Long and thin upper lipMinimal upper tooth show when smiling (< 2 mm)
If your lower face is long, vertical length must be reduced.
Individuals with a vertically long or prominent chin tipIndividuals needing lower face reduction to match the 1:1:0.8 golden ratio
3D-CT / 3D Printer
Forehead line measurement
Forehead modeling, plaster mold creation,
and implant fabrication customized to the mold
Vertical incision method minimizes risk of sensory nerve damage, implant is inserted after incision
Forehead contouring surgery is not an easy procedure.
At id Hospital, our highly skilled and experienced specialists will provide you with both beauty and safety at the same time.
Recovery is the real start! The professional's aftercare
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Most bone contouring surgeries for 4 years Certified by Korea Record Institute
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Since 2004, id's Facial Bone Contouring Center has led the field with the largest scale among plastic surgery hospitals, the highest number of contouring cases, and proven excellence through leading medical research.
50,000+ cases of facial bone contouring surgery. Based on this data, we provide satisfactory results through accurate diagnosis and perfect surgery.
* Data from January 2011 to Jul 2026
From consultation to diagnosis and surgery, same surgeon will be in charge. id has a 'real-name system' of the surgeon in the surgery room with CCTV cameras.
