An endoscopic forehead lift is a procedure that makes minimal incisions inside the hairline, uses an endoscope to make dissection, and lifts and fixes sagging forehead. Depending on the fixation method, it is divided into Endotine Forehead Lift and Bone Tunneling Forehead Lift.
Endotine Forehead Lift
Endotine Forehead Lifting Surgical Procedure
STEP 1.
Minimal incisions of about 1cm are made inside the hairline, typically 4-5 points, depending on the patient.
STEP 2.
Using a Full HD Endoscope, the surgeon carefully dissects nerves, blood vessels and muscles with precision.
STEP 3.
The Endotine device is inserted into the dissected area to fix and hold the lifted forehead in place.
STEP 4.
The incision sites are carefully sutured to complete the procedure.
he forehead and brow area from the eyebrows to upper forehead are widely dissected to maximize lifting effects.
Since the tissues are firmly secured with Endotine, it helps prevent sagging recurrence after lifting.
For patients with thicker skin, fixation marks are less visible and the procedure can effectively improve deep forehead wrinkles due to its strong lifting power.
Before surgery
2 Weeks after surgery
The lifted tissues are secured using an Endotine fixation device, which is slowly absorbed in the body over about one year, ensuring stable and long-term lifting effects.
Endotine has a multi-tine structure that firmly anchors tissue over a wide surface, allowing for strong fixation and more noticeable improvement in forehead sagging.
Before surgery
1 year after surgery
Bone Tunneling Forehead Lift
Bone Tunneling Forehead Lift Surgical Procedures
STEP 1.
Small incisions of about 2cm are made inside the hairline, typically at 4-5 points, depending on the patient.
STEP 2.
Using a Full HD endoscope, the surgeon carefully identifies and dissects nerves, blood vessels and muscles.
STEP 3.
Absorbable sutures are used to pull up and securely fix the sagging forehead tissues.
STEP 4.
The incision sites are carefully sutured to complete the procedure.
A small tunnel is created in the bone and sutures are passed through it to anchor the forehead tissue to the bone.
Since tunneling is done only on the bone surface, there is not risk of brain damage.
Sagging in the glabella and inner brows is lifted and fixed adjusting eyebrow position and angle for a brighter and more youthful appearance.
Before surgery
1 weeks after surgery
Since the fixation sutures and knots are small, there is little to no foreign-body sensation.
The forehead and scalp are securely anchored, reducing the change of loosening due to external impact.
Using 3-point fixation, the procedure lifts even the glabella area, resulting in more precise improvement of forehead sagging and frown lines.
+ I am worried about the holes drilled in the bone.
Don't worry. Bones naturally regenerate, so the tiny holes made for the surgery will gradually fill in and heal naturally over time.
Effects and Key Features of Endoscopic Forehead Lift
Effectively improves deep forehead wrinkles, glabellar lines and crow’s feet and can also prevent both horizontal and vertical frown lines.
Adjusts the position and angle of the forehead and drooping eyebrows and effectively improves severely drooping eye areas creating a more refreshed and youthful appearance.
Before surgery
2 weeks after surgery
Before surgery
After surgery
By lifting sagging brows and forehead, the narrow space between the eyes and eyebrows is widened making the eyes look more open, brighter and refreshed.
Corrects uneven or buried double-eyelid lines caused by sagging skin, and improves heavy-looking eyes into a lighter, brighter appearance.
Before surgery
2 weeks after surgery
Before surgery
4 months after surgery
Since minimal incisions are made inside the hairline, there is no noticeable scarring, allowing for faster return to daily life.
The corrugator muscle and retaining ligaments, which can interfere with lifting, are dissected to allow more effective lifting of sagging tissues.
By reducing the downward pull on the brows, it also improves frown lines (glabellar wrinkles).
Before surgery
1 year after surgery
If the space between the eyebrows and eyes is narrow or the upper eyelid skin is thick, creating a double-eyelid fold without correcting this can make the eyes look heavy or the fold appear thick and unnatural.
In such cases, performing an endoscopic forehead lift first to widen the space between the brows and eyes, and then combining it with double-eyelid surgery, can result in a more natural and balanced eye appearance.
When only double-eyelid surgery is done
10 days after forehead lift
Reasons for choosing Endoscopic Forehead Lift at AB
We use 100% genuine Endotine devices made from biocompatible materials that firmly secure the forehead and scalp. These devices are FDA-approved (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) for safety and reliability.
We use absorbable sutures commonly used in plastic surgery which reduce foreign-body sensation and discomfort. This allows for minimal scarring and fast recovery.
By considering the natural hair growth direction and using a 45° angled incision techniques, we minimize the risk of post-operative hair loss an support healthy hair regrowth.
Through precise dissection that minimizes irritation to sensory nerves and careful tissue handling, we reduce the risk of headaches and nerve damage, resulting in fewer side effects and a smoother recovery.
Using Full HD Endoscope and performing delicate, precise tissue dissection, the surgeon can avoid major nerves, muscles and blood vessels, minimize tissue damage and bleeding, and reduce side effects ensuring a safer procedure.
A personalized surgical approach based on the patient’s condition and anatomy is essential for safe and effective lifting results. Through expert consultation and careful evaluation, the most suitable surgical method is selected to achieve optimal outcomes.
Based on extensive clinical experience and research cases, AB regularly hosts international academic conferences, leading global advancements in forehead and lifting surgery techniques.
Through the IFAAS conference, AB conducts live lifting surgery demonstrations for medical specialists from Korea and overseas, sharing expertise in forehead and lifting procedures.
Based on extensive experience with Endotine procedures, the clinic was selected as a Top 5 Medial Institution Nationwide for Endotine usage. This certification is awarded to hospitals that meet strict quality control standards and patient safety requirements, ensuring both surgical effectiveness and safety.
INFORMATION SURGERY
Surgery Duration
1 hour
Anesthesia Method
Sedation and general anesthesia
In-hospital Treatment
2~3 times
Recovery Period
After 5~7 days
RECOMMEND SURGERY
If you feel you look older due to sagging eyebrows and forehead
If you have deep forehead wrinkles and severe sagging
If you want to improve forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and frown lines
If you still experience droopy eyelids after double eyelid surgery
If you have drooping eyebrows and eyelids that make eyes look smaller
If you have narrow space between eyebrows, making the face look harsh
If you have narrow brow-to-eye distance, making it difficult to create large, defined double eyelids
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Through various safety management systems, patients can receive surgery with greater peace of mind.
Anesthesiology and pain medicine specialists manage the entire surgical process from pre-operation through post-operation.
Anesthesiologists monitor patients in real time during surgery, with dual and triple verification through central monitoring systems.
For safer surgery, we conduct comprehensive pre-operative examinations through our in-house self-inspection system.
Through various safety management systems, patients can receive surgery with greater peace of mind.
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