Four ways to plump up a sunken or flat forehead

Do you want forehead augmentation? Some people are bothered by high foreheads, while others are distressed by flat foreheads. In fact, the forehead is a very important part of determining facial proportions, which is why many people envy the full foreheads of Korean drama actresses. And have you noticed that foreheads seem fuller when you're younger? So, apart from those born with flat foreheads or those who have suffered forehead injuries, most people experience unevenness in their foreheads due to aging, leading them to seek forehead augmentation surgery.

Forehead augmentation may seem simple, but it's actually quite complex. It's not as simple as just inflating a balloon; to achieve a rounded and attractive forehead that gives you confidence to show it off, there are several things to consider when augmenting your forehead.fullness,besideswrinkle、Concave and convex、Side curvature、Adjustment range、Shape preferenceDetails such as forehead augmentation and the fact that there are multiple treatments that can achieve the desired effect, as well as the risk of failure, are important considerations. To avoid regretting the outcome, it is advisable to choose a doctor who has a precise grasp of craniofacial features for forehead augmentation. Furthermore, it is essential to discuss the surgical method with the doctor before the procedure.

Reasons for a flat forehead

There are two reasons for a flat forehead. One is genetics, such as a flat forehead or prominent brow bones that make the forehead appear sunken. The other is acquired trauma or aging of the forehead. When fat is lost and collagen is lost, the forehead muscles lose their support, and the forehead is naturally not as full and plump as it was when it was young, making the lines more obvious or even sunken.

Forehead augmentation methods

Common methods for forehead augmentation include cosmetic procedures and surgery:

▍Micro-injection

Injecting fillers, using minimally invasive procedures like hyaluronic acid or collagen fillers, can increase the fullness of the forehead. Common examples include hyaluronic acid, collagen, and other minimally invasive methods. The advantages are no downtime and immediate results. However, after a certain amount of injection, the skin may feel thicker, as the fillers are relatively soft and will metabolize over time. The effects are short-lived, requiring regular injections to maintain them. The effects typically last only about six months to a year, and there is a possibility of displacement after injection, especially with large-area injections.Physician's touch and experienceIt is especially important that the application be even and smooth to look natural; otherwise, it may look uneven.

▍Endoscopic forehead augmentation surgery:

With advancements in endoscopic technology, not only is surgery safer, but minimally invasive surgery can precisely create subperiosteal space. Based on individual skull shapes and needs, customized implant shapes can be sculpted during the procedure. Finally, under endoscopic confirmation, the implant is positioned optimally. In forehead augmentation, this can achieve long-lasting, stable, and three-dimensional results, making it the procedure that best ensures forehead augmentation among various options.

Regarding the choice of implant,有矽膠、二代卡麥拉、Goretex，在Arsty Clinic，較常被使用豐補額頭的材質是Goretex，安全穩定，也不易位移，二次手術也很容易置換，還有客製化的優點，因為每個人的頭型都不同，可以依據頭型客製化地裁切出不同的形狀，一般來說植入物邊緣的細節較難處理，會有邊緣明顯的問題，需要醫師的技術及經驗來克服，這個部分Dr. Wei-Cheng Ching的處理技術已經到位，再加上內視鏡輔助，並無邊緣明顯的問題。

▍Autologous fat augmentation (face sculpting)

抽出自體脂肪加以填補臉部的凹陷部位，例如額頭連帶夫妻宮的改造，達到額頭、臉部澎潤的效果是很自然的，由於是自身組織，所以並不會排斥，Arsty Clinic使用VASER Liposuction技術，可以取出較完整的脂肪、提高脂肪存活率，不過進行自體脂肪豐額後脂肪的存活率仍是依每個人的代謝情況會有不同，注射後經過吸收階段，可能需幾次移植才能達到理想的飽滿程度，就過往手術經驗而言，若是要達到像內視鏡豐額手術（植入物）的效果，一般需要兩次補脂，為了達到最好的效果，術中會注入較多的脂肪（部分會被吸收），之後便會漸漸消腫，術後一個月，大約可達最終結果的80-90%。

Because autologous fat grafting for forehead augmentation uses soft fat (and other minimally invasive fillers such as hyaluronic acid, hydrogel, etc. are also relatively soft), the texture of the forehead after the procedure is different from that of endoscopic forehead augmentation using materials such as Gore-Tex. The incision is only about the size of a pinhole, so there is less concern about postoperative scarring.

▍Endoscopic Forehead Lift

以上三種豐額方式各有優缺點，額外一提，豐額的效果幾乎也已是Endoscopic Forehead Lift手術拉提之外的附加價值了，Endoscopic Forehead Lift手術的目的主要是拉提鬆弛下垂的上臉，當前額鬆弛老化時會造成額頭凹凸不平的狀況，施作Endoscopic Forehead Lift將上臉全面拉提後，額頭變得緊實，因此呈現原有的額頭形狀，很多人就覺得有繃緊光亮、圓潤飽滿的效果，但如果原生額頭形狀不佳，也可能需要適合的填補墊額頭。

Which method of breast augmentation is right for you?

	minimally invasive injections	Endoscopic forehead augmentation	Abundance of autologous fat
Suitable for	1. Can partially fill in the forehead	1. For those with high requirements for the forehead, custom designs can be completed according to individual facial contours.	1. Those who do not want external implants
	2. Minimal invasiveness	2. Stable and not easily displaced	2. Can last for approximately 8-10 years
	3. Those who do not consider surgery	3. Those seeking permanent results	3. Natural effect, soft to the touch

Having a well-proportioned, full forehead can effectively correct facial shape and enhance the three-dimensionality of facial features. It not only has a visually youthful effect but also reduces hairstyle limitations, eliminating the need for long bangs that constantly cover the forehead. If you're struggling with a flat or lacking fullness in your forehead, choosing the right method to adjust it and confidently showing off your beautiful forehead will bring you better luck!