Procedures

Forehead reduction (hairline lowering surgery)

₩2,209,000from 1,834 reviews73 clinics
Removes a strip of forehead skin at the hairline and advances the scalp forward, shortening the distance between the brows and the hairline in a single operation.
15 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalGeneral240 before/after photos
Rating
9.72/ 10
from 1,834 reviews
Satisfaction
97.6%
from 1,834 reviews
Median price
₩2,209,000
₩990,000–₩2,750,000 · ≈ US$1,553
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 4–12 wks
Flight safe
10days after

Calculated from 92 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How much does Forehead reduction (hairline lowering surgery) cost in Korea?

Median price ₩2,209,000 (≈ US$1,553). ₩990,000–₩2,750,000 Calculated from 92 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded)

Bundled procedures ₩1,980,000 · From 144 bundled cases

How long is the downtime for Forehead reduction (hairline lowering surgery)?

7–14 days. Full recovery 4–12 wks · Flight safe 10 days

A scar runs along the hairline, scalp laxity limits how far the hairline can be advanced, and temporary numbness or altered sensation behind the incision is reported.
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Clinics offering Forehead reduction (hairline lowering surgery)

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Last updated 2026-08-06