Brow Lift

Overview of Brow Lift

Brow Lift at IBON Plastic Surgery, Busan — brow elevation and forehead line softening for a more open, rested upper face. Dr. Ju-Chan Kim.

Clinical Category: Endoscopic Forehead Lift
Lead Surgeon: Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, MD (Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon)
Consultation & Pricing: Individualized anatomical evaluation (Price on Consultation)

Endoscopic Forehead Lift

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, Medical Director, IBON Plastic Surgery — trained in Plastic Surgery, Dong-A University Hospital; board-certified plastic surgeon.

Brighten a wrinkled, sagging impression. IBON Plastic Surgery's endoscopic forehead lift uses a Full HD endoscope for a more stable, precise procedure, offering three techniques — Brow Lift, Subbrow Lift, and Suprabrow Lift — matched to where and how the sagging is concentrated, with every case personally handled by the Medical Director from consultation through surgery.

What Is Endoscopic Forehead Lift?

Endoscopic Forehead Lift (this general technique description reflects broader forehead-lift surgical principles, since our dedicated IBON source material specifically documents the Subbrow and Suprabrow techniques below rather than a standalone "Brow Lift" procedure) is typically performed through several small incisions made within the hairline, through which an endoscope is inserted to lift and reposition the entire brow and forehead complex as a unit — addressing generalized forehead wrinkling and overall brow descent in one procedure, rather than the more localized corrections offered by the subbrow and suprabrow techniques below.

Subbrow Lift removes excess skin through an incision placed just beneath the eyebrow, lifting the brow and upper eyelid area with the resulting scar hidden along the natural brow line. This is offered specifically for patients whose brow sits at a distance from the eye, who want to preserve their existing eyelid crease line exactly as it is, or whose eyelid sagging is making them look older — the subbrow tissue is excised to remove unnecessary skin and muscle, and a fixation technique is used afterward to help prevent the skin from re-sagging over time.

Suprabrow Lift takes the opposite approach: excess skin is removed through an incision placed just above the eyebrow, with the tissue fixed to the underlying forehead muscle. This is generally recommended over a subbrow lift for patients with a narrower eye-to-brow gap, since removing tissue below the brow in these cases would narrow that gap even further and could make the eyes look more closed-in; lifting from above instead improves sagging without that side effect. It's also used for more pronounced brow sagging where a subbrow approach alone may not achieve sufficient lift.

Because forehead and brow sagging can range from a mild, generalized drooping across the whole forehead to a more localized heaviness concentrated right at the brow, an assessment during consultation determines whether a broader endoscopic approach, a targeted subbrow lift, or a suprabrow lift is most appropriate — rather than assuming one technique suits every degree and pattern of sagging.

• Endoscopic Forehead Lift (general): surgery time about 1–2 hours; sleep or general anesthesia; incisions hidden within the hairline
• Subbrow Lift: incision hidden along the natural brow line; addresses brow and upper eyelid sagging together
• Suprabrow Lift: incision placed above the brow; used for more pronounced sagging or a narrower eye-to-brow gap

Advanced Endoscopic Forehead Lift — A Personalized Approach to Forehead and Brow Aging

Patients considering brow and forehead correction often describe more than one concern at once: eyebrows that sit lower than they used to, a forehead that looks perpetually tired regardless of mood, or upper eyelids that appear hooded not because of the eyelid itself but because the brow above it has dropped. Some are also unsure whether their sagging is generalized across the whole forehead or concentrated specifically at the brow, and want that distinction made by an assessment rather than assumed in advance.

At IBON Plastic Surgery, every brow and forehead case — whether addressed with a broader endoscopic lift, a subbrow lift, or a suprabrow lift — is evaluated and performed personally by the Medical Director. This begins with an assessment of how much the brow has descended, how this affects the appearance of the upper eyelid, and whether the sagging is spread across the whole forehead or concentrated near the brow itself, determining which of the three techniques — or which combination — is most appropriate.

Who Performs Endoscopic Forehead Lift at IBON Plastic Surgery

Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, Medical Director
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Korea

Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, Medical Director of IBON Plastic Surgery, personally oversees every forehead and brow lift case performed at the clinic. He completed his training in Plastic Surgery at Dong-A University Hospital and previously served as director at Zenith Plastic Surgery Clinic, Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic, and The Goun Plastic Surgery Clinic. He is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Association for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Korean Cleft and Craniofacial Association, and the Korean Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinics. Under IBON's single representative director system, his role at consultation is to assess how much the brow has descended, whether the sagging is generalized or localized, and how this affects the eyelid — determining whether a broader endoscopic lift, a subbrow lift, or a suprabrow lift best matches the individual's pattern of aging.

Endoscopic Forehead Lift Options Available

Technique	Incision Location	Best Suited For
Brow Lift (Endoscopic)	Several small incisions within the hairline	Generalized forehead wrinkling and overall brow descent
Subbrow Lift	Just beneath the eyebrow	Brow sitting at a distance from the eye; preserving an existing eyelid crease line
Suprabrow Lift	Just above the eyebrow	Narrower eye-to-brow gap; more pronounced brow sagging

A closer look at how these techniques differ in practice:

Brow Lift (Endoscopic) (general description) is typically performed through small incisions hidden within the hairline, through which an endoscope is used to lift and reposition the forehead and brow tissue as a whole unit before fixing it in a higher position. Because the technique addresses the entire forehead rather than working locally at the brow line itself, it is generally suited to more generalized sagging rather than a localized concern at the brow alone.

Subbrow Lift removes excess skin just beneath the eyebrow, lifting the brow and upper eyelid area together, with the resulting scar hidden along the natural brow line where it blends into the surrounding tissue.

Suprabrow Lift removes excess skin just above the eyebrow, with the tissue fixed to the underlying forehead muscle. Because this approach lifts from above rather than removing tissue immediately below the brow, it avoids narrowing the eye-to-brow gap the way a subbrow lift can in patients where that gap is already narrow.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Endoscopic Forehead Lift?

For Brow Lift (Endoscopic):

• Generalized forehead wrinkling affecting the whole forehead, not just the brow area
• Overall brow descent contributing to a tired or aged appearance
• Has not achieved sufficient improvement from simpler wrinkle-reduction treatments

For Subbrow Lift:

• Brow sits at a noticeable distance from the eye
• Wants to preserve their existing eyelid crease line exactly as it is
• Eyelid sagging is making them look older than they feel

For Suprabrow Lift:

• Has a narrower eye-to-brow gap
• Concerned that a subbrow lift would narrow that gap further and make the eyes look more closed-in
• Has more pronounced brow sagging than a subbrow approach alone is expected to correct

What to Expect: Procedure, Recovery, and Results Timeline

Stage	Brow Lift (Endoscopic)	Subbrow Lift	Suprabrow Lift
Anesthesia	Sleep or general anesthesia	Local or sleep anesthesia	Local or sleep anesthesia
Incision	Within the hairline	Just beneath the eyebrow	Just above the eyebrow
Suture removal	After about 7 days	After 5–7 days	After 5–7 days
Return to daily activities	About 5–7 days	About 7 days	About 7 days

Post-operative care: cold compresses from immediately after surgery until swelling subsides; sleeping propped up on 2–3 soft pillows rather than bowing the head or lying face-down; avoiding excessive crying, hard eye-rubbing, or tightly squeezing the eyes shut; avoiding alcohol and smoking for at least 3 weeks; avoiding saunas or jjimjilbang for at least 3 weeks. Complications such as bleeding, infection, inflammation, or nerve damage can occur depending on the individual, so careful adherence to post-operative guidance is advised.

Why Choose IBON Plastic Surgery for Endoscopic Forehead Lift

• Single representative director system: every case is personally assessed and performed by the Medical Director, from technique selection through to the surgery itself, without proxy surgery
• Three techniques matched to sagging pattern: Brow Lift, Subbrow Lift, and Suprabrow Lift allow the approach to be matched to whether sagging is generalized across the forehead or concentrated at the brow
• Attention to eyebrow aesthetics specifically: technique selection accounts for how each option affects eyebrow shape and eye-to-brow spacing, not only wrinkle correction
• Integrated experience across eye plastic surgery: the Medical Director's broader work on the upper eyelid and brow area supports a coordinated understanding of how forehead, brow, and eyelid aging interact
• Realistic goal-setting: the clinic's approach is built around setting achievable expectations for the degree of lift achievable, rather than promising a specific outcome

Ready to Discuss Your Endoscopic Forehead Lift Options?

Whether your concern is a generally heavy forehead, a brow that sits too far from the eye, or more pronounced sagging where a subbrow lift alone wouldn't be enough, the right technique starts with an assessment of your own brow position and forehead anatomy — not a predetermined approach. A consultation with IBON Plastic Surgery's Medical Director gives you a clear, individualized recommendation — handled by the same surgeon from your first conversation through the procedure itself, without proxy surgery — so you can move forward with a plan built around your own face.

Primary CTA: Schedule a Consultation

Secondary option: Contact the IBON Plastic Surgery care team directly to arrange your initial consultation and discuss whether a brow lift, subbrow lift, or suprabrow lift may suit your needs.