Flat or sunken forehead
A flat or slightly dented forehead is usually bone shape, thin soft tissue, or both. In Seoul it is most often softened with filler or a fat graft, but the forehead is a delicate area for injections, so the injector's experience matters more than the product. For many people a change of fringe does more than they expect.
“My forehead looks flat in profile photos. Is forehead filler common in Korea?”
“Is a fat graft better than filler for the forehead?”
Some foreheads are simply flatter or have a dip just above the brows. This is structure, not ageing, and it has usually looked the same since your teens.
How a doctor tellsThe doctor looks at your profile and feels the brow ridge and the line from forehead to nose. If it matches old photos, it is structure.
With age, fat under the forehead and temples thins, so the brow area looks more hollow and the forehead loses its soft curve.
How a doctor tellsComparing current photos with ones from five or ten years ago, and pinching the skin to see how thin the layer is.
Deep horizontal forehead lines can make the surface look uneven even when the shape is fine.
How a doctor tellsThe doctor checks whether the lines deepen when you raise your brows and fade at rest. Movement lines respond to botox, not volume.
A high hairline or a pulled-back hairstyle can make a normal forehead look flat and broad in photos.
How a doctor tellsLooking at you in different light and with your hair down. Sometimes the answer is that there is little to treat.
A map for your consultation, not a prescription. The doctor decides which cause applies to you.
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| Option | How long it lasts | Reversible? | Seoul price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean HA filler | Often 6–12 months | Yes, can be dissolved | $65–$105 per cc |
| Imported HA filler | Often 6–12 months | Yes, can be dissolved | $180–$285 per cc |
| Fat grafting, one area | Part stays long term | No | $715, before VAT |
Not sure which cause is yours? Send us your concern and dates; we match you to a doctor who will tell you honestly.
Talk to a coordinatorKorean hyaluronic acid filler on our partner list is about $65–$105 per cc, and imported brands about $180–$285 per cc. A forehead usually needs several cc, so ask for the total amount in writing before you start. VAT inclusion varies by clinic.
Nano fat grafting for one area is about $715 on our partner surgical list, before 10% VAT. The clinic confirms the final quote after examining you.
The forehead has blood vessels that connect to the eye area, so a vessel can be blocked, which is rare but serious. Experienced injectors use slow, small amounts and keep a dissolving agent on hand. Skin turning white or a change in vision needs immediate attention.
Part of a fat graft can stay for years, but how much survives varies and is hard to predict. Filler is more predictable and can be dissolved, but needs topping up. Many people try filler first.
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