For true beauty that is not just 'pretty' like everyone else.
Beyond the line, to the face.
ETONNE's comprehensive facial shape correction.
ETONNE HOLISTIC FACIAL CONTOURING
Forehead Reduction
Also called Hairline Lowering
Forehead reduction is a surgery that lowers the hairline to reduce the vertical height of a wide forehead. Without transplanting hair, the width of the forehead is reduced to suit the proportions of your features while the hair of the original hairline, including the fine baby hairs, is left as it is, and when a forehead lift is done at the same time, forehead wrinkles and the position of the eyebrows can also be corrected. At ETONNE in Gangnam, Seoul (Gangnam-daero, Nonhyeon Station), the surgery is performed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kim Jaegon.
Natural-looking small forehead, the expertise of ETONNE.
Facial contouring surgery comes with high expectations and concerns, making the beginning crucial. Considering even your feelings,
ETONNE analyzes properly from the start and cares for you thoroughly.
Plastic surgeons with skilled techniques and a fine touch perform surgery efficiently to minimize physical stress. After
surgery, they do their best to manage for a healthier life.
Small forehead.
Without transplanting hair, the hair of your original hairline is kept, with even the fine baby hairs left intact. The width of the forehead is reduced to suit the proportions of your features,
and when a forehead lift is done at the same time, forehead wrinkles and the position of the eyebrows can also be corrected.
The Ideal Forehead.
Effectively improves a wide forehead. The surgery is performed by a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial contouring,
with the incision placed along the hairline and a design that preserves a natural hairline.
Precise surgery, healthy recovery.
Surgery time
About 90 min
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia / Sleep anesthesia
Admission
None, discharge on the day of surgery
After care
About 2 times
Stitch removal
About 7 days later
Recovery time
Shampooing possible the day after surgery
POINT 1.
Accurate diagnosis and definitive solution.
We do not plan excessive bone surgery
for a smaller, beautiful face shape,
as the causes can vary greatly.
ETONNE, which plans multiple surgeries together,
offers the most suitable
combined surgery solution for each individual.
CAUSE
Bone
Elasticity & Sagging
Soft Tissue
SOLUTION
Bone Contouring Surgery for Cheek, Mandible and Chin
Lifting Surgery, thread lifting, laser, HIFU etc. depending on the degree.
DeficientVolume replacement with Autologous fat graft or Filler injection ExcessiveSoft Tissue Contouring with Liposuction or Botox
What is soft tissue? Tissue other than bone or cartilage, such as fat, muscle and connective tissue.
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Bone
Bone Contouring Surgery for Cheek, Mandible and Chin
Elasticity & Sagging
Lifting Surgery, thread lifting, laser, HIFU etc. depending on the degree.
Soft Tissue
DeficientVolume replacement with Autologous fat graft or Filler injection
ExcessiveSoft Tissue Contouring with Liposuction or Botox
What is soft tissue? Tissue other than bone or cartilage, such as fat, muscle and connective tissue.
Facial Bone
A slender and smooth front combined with natural edges on the sides.
By moving the highlights to the most appropriate point, it creates a beautiful apple zone from any angle.
1. Frontal view
A. Chin surgery considering the balance of the face and the angle of the jaw. B. Osteotomy with the nerve position confirmed.
2. Side view
C. Tailored Surgery depending on the shape and size of the cheek bone. D. A side profile with appropriately highlighted jawline angles.
Elasticity and Soft Tissue
Lifting sagging skin and adjusting excess soft tissue to create an elastic line.
Adding volume to flat areas for a balanced and three-dimensional appearance.
1. Frontal view
A. Lack of volume: Autologous fat graft / Filler injection B. Lifting Surgery for Lower face sagging C. Soft tissue removal or reduction
2. Side view
D. Liposuction in case of excessive fat. E. Lifting Surgery of jowl lines. F. Lifting Surgery of Neck G. Liposculpting for Jaw and Neck Lines.
POINT 2.
Safe Materials and Surgical Methods
Reliable Fixation using OSTEOMED screws and plates.
✓ FDA-approved screws with strong bone fixation power.
✓ Closed with fine sutures.
ETONNE puts patient safety and benefit before cost
when choosing materials.
Multi Layer Stitch
✓ Securing the wound with strong sutures and multiple internal multiple stitching.
✓ The skin incision is closed with thin sutures to reduce scarring and discomfort.
For a quick recovery and ease in daily life after surgery,
we adopt surgical methods backed by confirmed evidence.
Evidence based Medicine
✓ Surgical methods backed by confirmed clinical evidence.
✓ Surgical methods whose evidence is confirmed by data.
We use the most proven surgical methods focused on life
that continues even after the surgery.
POINT 3.
Evidence based Medicine
"If it's not proven, it's not medicine.
If I wouldn't do it to my family, I won't do it to my patients either."
ETONNE's core medical philosophy is to insist on medicine whose safety and efficacy
have been proven through numerous experiments and clinical trials.
Step 1
Laboratory
Idea Chemistry Test
Step 2
Clinical Trials
Clinical practice ① → Clinical practice ② → Clinical practice ③
At ETONNE, our top priority is building trust based on patient safety and satisfaction. From transparent process sharing before surgery to professional care afterward, we are committed to providing high-quality medical services.
Precise Examinations
To minimize potential errors and the physical strain on the patient during surgery, we conduct precise examinations and diagnoses before the surgery.
Ensuring Safety During Surgery
We are equipped with a sterile operating environment, an HVAC system using HEPA filters, and an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to provide power even in the event of a sudden blackout, preparing for all possible scenarios during surgery.
Delicate Post-Surgery Care
After surgery, we assist recovery with a personalized healing program and provide a specially designed ETONNE Kit to ensure you can lead a healthy life on your own after returning to your daily routine.
In-House Anesthesiologist
Board-certified Anesthesiologist continuously monitors the patient's vital signs during surgery and remains on-site after the procedure to manage the patient's recovery process.
Customized Recovery Program for the Healing
Quickly, thoroughly. Exceptionally fast recovery beyond expectations is also a testament to ETONNE's expertise. The physician personally manages with meticulous care according to the patient's constitution and condition. For a swift return to daily life, choose ETONNE
Proactive Prevention
Based on the highest standards of technology, we meticulously plan surgeries to minimize bruising and swelling from the very beginning, ensuring a smoother and quicker recovery process.
Closely monitored treatments
Your recovery is supported through a combination of prescribed medications, specialized laser treatments, and proven effective injections to facilitate overall healing.
Postoperative Care
After surgery, we provide a kit containing pain relievers, antiseptic supplies, ointment, masks, and instructions to enable self-care and facilitate recovery.
Swelling Reduction
We provide a care kit that includes a cold compress pack to assist in rapid swelling relief.
1:1 Consultation
We offer a 1:1 chat service and keep emergency contact information readily available, leaving no room for worry.
"Beautiful young people are accidents of nature,
but beautiful old people are works of art"
ETONNE
FACIAL CONTOURING SPECIALIST
ETONNE's Facial Specialists
Doctor. Kim Harkyoung
“ Surgery is done for happiness, you know. Your face is part of your body too.
It's not just about looking pretty right now;
it has to be safe and usable for a long time.
It should still be aesthetically pleasing and functional 20, 30 years down the line.”
Doctor. Kim Jaegon
“ The textbooks tell you how to cut the bone. What's needed is that plus alpha. You've got to safely reduce the bone
and accurately identify any other causes. That's why in contouring surgery, it's not just about the bone; you have to skillfully handle the soft tissue too. After all, the face isn't just made of bone.”
Precautions
Swelling and bruising may occur after surgery, and how long they take to subside varies from person to person. A scar remains at the incision site, and in rare cases bleeding, infection, inflammation, or left–right asymmetry may occur, which may require additional treatment. The scar along the hairline may be visible depending on your hairstyle and hair density, and the hair around the incision line may become thinner or fall out for a while. After surgery, the forehead and scalp may feel numb or tight. How much the forehead can be reduced depends on how far the scalp can stretch and the shape of the hairline, so it is decided after an examination. Please tell us at your pre-surgery consultation about any medications you take, including blood thinners such as anticoagulants, as well as any medical conditions and whether you smoke. During recovery, please avoid alcohol and smoking and attend follow-up visits as scheduled. Please make your decision after you have been fully informed of the risks and of alternative options. Results and recovery vary from person to person.
Who It's For
When the forehead looks wide compared with your facial features
When a high hairline makes the face look long or large
When you want to reduce the width of the forehead while keeping the hair of your original hairline, without transplanting hair
When you want to reduce the width of the forehead and also correct forehead wrinkles or eyebrow position with a forehead lift
How is forehead reduction different from hair transplantation?
Forehead reduction is a surgery that lowers the hairline to reduce the height of the forehead, while hair transplantation fills in the hairline by moving and planting hair. Forehead reduction does not transplant hair and leaves the hair of the original hairline, including the fine baby hairs, as it is. Which method suits you is decided after examining the width of your forehead, the shape of your hairline, and the condition of your hair.
Can it be done together with a forehead lift?
Forehead reduction can be done on its own, and depending on the diagnosis, it is also planned together with a forehead lift (brow lift), which lifts the eyebrows and forehead. Forehead wrinkles and eyebrow position are corrected when a forehead lift is done at the same time, so at ETONNE we look at the forehead width, eyebrow position, and the proportions of your features together to decide the extent of surgery.
Where will the scar be?
Because the incision is made along the hairline, a scar remains there. How visible the scar is varies depending on your hairstyle, hair density, and skin condition.
What are the anesthesia, surgery time, and recovery schedule?
The surgery takes about 90 minutes under local anesthesia or sleep anesthesia, and you go home the same day without hospitalization. Stitches are removed after about 7 days, shampooing is possible from the day after surgery, and about two follow-up visits are needed after surgery. How long swelling and bruising take to subside varies from person to person.
