A forehead lift raises a heavy or descending brow and softens forehead lines by repositioning the brow and forehead tissue through small scalp ports, rather than removing a strip of skin. At Garnet it is planned and performed by one board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. In-Soo Baek, from consultation through every follow-up.
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A forehead lift (Pentafix™) is a brow-rejuvenation operation that releases the forehead and brow soft tissue through a small number of hidden scalp incisions and re-fixes the brow at a higher, more open position using endoscopic five-point fixation. Because the brow is repositioned and anchored to the deeper layer rather than by excising forehead skin, the hairline is preserved and the lift is held from within.
As the upper face ages, the brow descends and the forehead soft tissue loosens. The visible result is a heavy, tired-looking brow, hooding of the upper eyelid skin even when the eyelid itself is fine, and forehead or frown lines that deepen because the muscles work harder to hold the brow up. Treating the eyelid skin alone can miss the real cause, which often sits higher, at the brow.
An endoscopic forehead lift works at the level of the brow. Through small ports hidden in the hair-bearing scalp, the surgeon releases the tissue that tethers the forehead down, repositions the brow upward and outward along a planned vector, and fixes it there. Because no strip of scalp is removed, the hairline is not pulled back and the incisions stay within the hair.
At Garnet this is a single-surgeon operation. Dr. Baek plans the case from the consultation, performs it himself, and reviews healing at set intervals; the clinic caps the day at two surgeries so each case has unhurried time. The stated aim is to open and balance the brow you arrived concerned about and to prevent foreseeable complications, rather than to over-raise the brow into a surprised look.
From the endoscopic ports to the five-point Pentafix™ fixation - every step by Dr. Baek.
A single surgeon, start to finish. Dr. Baek plans the case, performs the operation himself and reviews every follow-up. The clinic caps the day at two surgeries, so each operation has unhurried time.
An endoscopic forehead lift at Garnet typically runs about 1.5-2 hours under sedation or general anaesthesia, decided with you after your medical history is reviewed. The steps below outline how the Pentafix™ approach is carried out.
Dr. Baek assesses the brow height and symmetry, the forehead lines, the hairline and how much of the upper-eye hooding comes from the brow versus the lid skin, then agrees the lift vector and port positions with you.
A small number of short incisions are placed within the hair-bearing scalp, behind the hairline, so they are hidden once healed. An endoscope gives a clear, magnified view without a long open cut.
Working under the scope, the forehead soft tissue is released and the depressor pull on the brow is addressed, so the brow is free to be repositioned upward rather than fighting against tethered tissue.
The brow is repositioned along its planned vector and fixed at five points - two absorbable Endotine tines plus bone-tunnelling - so the lift is held evenly across the forehead while it heals.
Where the consultation shows it, an upper eyelid procedure or fat grafting to the temple is performed in the same sitting to balance the upper face.
The scalp incisions are closed and lightly dressed. Because Garnet is single-surgeon, Dr. Baek reviews you himself before you settle in and at each follow-up.
The named technique used here, Pentafix Forehead Lift™, refers to Garnet's endoscopic five-point brow fixation and is registered with the Korean IP Office. Trademark registration describes the named technique, not a superior outcome.
The brow sits on a balance of muscles: the frontalis muscle lifts it, while the corrugator, procerus and orbicularis pull it down and inward. With age the forehead soft tissue descends and the deep brow fat pad slips, so the brow drops, frown lines deepen and the upper eyelid looks hooded. Releasing the depressor pull and the tissue that tethers the forehead is what allows the brow to be moved to a higher, more rested position (Mendelson, Aesthetic Plast Surg 2013; DOI 10.1007/s00266-013-0066-8).
A lasting lift depends on how securely the released brow is re-anchored. At Garnet the brow is fixed at five points, combining two absorbable Endotine tines with bone-tunnelling fixation, so tension is shared across the forehead rather than resting on one suture. Pooled data from endoscopic brow-lift studies report brow elevation that holds over follow-up (Aesthetic Surg J 2025; DOI 10.1093/asj/sjae225); Dr. Baek plans the vector and fixation points for each forehead individually. For brow heaviness driven mainly by upper-lid skin, an upper blepharoplasty or a sub-brow lift may be more proportionate and is discussed at consultation.
| Endoscopic forehead lift | Open (coronal) lift | Sub-brow lift | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incision | Small scalp ports | Long cut across the scalp | Just above the brow hairs |
| Hairline | Preserved | Can shift back | Unchanged |
| Brow elevation | Whole brow raised | Whole brow raised | Outer brow only, modest |
| Forehead lines | Eased | Eased | Little effect |
| Typical use | Heavy / low brow | Larger or revision cases | Mild outer-brow heaviness |
A meta-analysis of endoscopic brow lift reports stable, reproducible brow elevation of about 3-4 mm (Aesthetic Surg J 2025; DOI 10.1093/asj/sjae225). The right approach is individual - a sub-brow lift or upper blepharoplasty suits some brows better, and Dr. Baek advises at consultation.
A forehead lift is usually performed under deep sedation or general anaesthesia, decided with you and the anaesthesia team for comfort and safety over the operation. Your medical history is reviewed beforehand.
Because Garnet caps the day at two surgeries, the operation is unhurried and the same surgeon who planned the case carries it out and reviews recovery - there is no separate operating doctor and no rotation of care.
Garnet is registered with Korea's foreign-patient programme; pre-operative checks, scheduling and after-care are coordinated for international visitors in English.
If a forehead lift is not appropriate, or a lighter option such as a sub-brow lift suits you better, that is said at the consultation. Photos can be reviewed before you travel.
An endoscopic forehead lift is carried out through a small number of short incisions placed within the hair-bearing scalp, behind the hairline. Because they sit among the hairs and no strip of scalp is removed, they are not usually visible once healed, and the hairline keeps its original position rather than being pulled back.
Scars are permanent but are designed to hide in the scalp hair. Healing varies by individual and by skin type, and temporary numbness or altered sensation behind the incisions is common early on and usually settles. Dr. Baek reviews healing at the 1-, 3- and 6-month visits and advises on scalp and scar care.
Forehead and brow before/after sets are reviewed privately at consultation, as the upper face is identifiable. Results, recovery and suitability vary by individual and are not guaranteed; the brow position settles over the following months.
Request before & after examples privatelyKeep the head elevated, use cold compresses early, take medication as prescribed, sleep on your back, walk gently, and keep your follow-up visits.
Strenuous exercise, bending and heavy lifting early on, alcohol and smoking, very hot showers/saunas, and scratching or picking at the healing scalp until cleared.
No forehead lift stops ageing, but an endoscopic lift with secure fixation is associated with a durable brow position because the brow is re-anchored to the deeper layer rather than relying on tissue tension alone. In a meta-analysis of endoscopic brow lift, elevation held over follow-up with pooled long-term gains of roughly 3-4 mm (Sibar et al., Aesthetic Surg J 2025; DOI 10.1093/asj/sjae225).
Individual longevity depends on tissue quality, brow muscle activity and how the upper face ages afterwards. Garnet's approach is to plan the vector so the brow sits naturally from the start, since a brow that was never over-raised tends to age more gracefully. Forehead-line activity can be maintained separately over time.
An upper blepharoplasty is often planned with a forehead lift when hooding comes from both a low brow and excess lid skin, so the upper eye is balanced rather than over-corrected at one level.
For milder or mainly outer-brow heaviness, a sub-brow lift can be a more proportionate alternative or adjunct, discussed at consultation.
Fat grafting to a hollow temple or upper face can restore volume that lifting alone does not replace, for a more rested rather than only lifted look.
A forehead lift raises the brow, whereas a forehead reduction shortens a tall forehead by advancing the hairline - different goals that are sometimes considered together.
Every operation carries risk. For an endoscopic forehead lift the common, usually temporary effects are swelling, bruising and numbness or altered sensation of the scalp behind the incisions, which generally settles over weeks to months. Itching as the scalp heals is also common. Pooled brow-lift data describe a low rate of significant complications (Aesthetic Surg J 2025; DOI 10.1093/asj/sjae225).
Less common risks include asymmetry of the brows, a brow lifted more or less than planned, temporary hair thinning around the incisions, and - uncommonly - weakness of a forehead-nerve branch affecting brow movement, which is usually temporary. Smoking raises wound-healing and skin risks. These are explained individually at consultation.
What reduces risk in practice: careful patient selection, accurate vector planning, secure five-point fixation, and follow-up by the operating surgeon. Garnet's single-surgeon, low-volume model is built around exactly this kind of unhurried planning and personal after-care.
Most international patients plan roughly 10-14 days in Korea for a forehead lift, so sutures can be removed by the surgeon at around day 10 and the early swelling has settled before travel. The coordinator confirms the timing for your specific plan.
Before you travel, send clear photos (front, three-quarter and side, plus one with the brows relaxed) and a note on your concern and dates through WhatsApp, LINE or the form below. You'll get an honest pre-assessment - including whether a forehead lift, a sub-brow lift or eyelid surgery fits best - rather than a hard sell.
Garnet is registered with Korea's foreign-patient programme and coordinates consultations, scheduling and after-care in English. After you return home, Dr. Baek can continue to review your recovery by messenger.
| Endoscopic forehead lift | Open (coronal) lift | Sub-brow lift | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incision | Small scalp ports | Long cut across the scalp | Just above the brow hairs |
| Hairline | Preserved | Can shift back | Unchanged |
| Brow elevation | Whole brow raised | Whole brow raised | Outer brow only, modest |
| Forehead lines | Eased | Eased | Little effect |
| Typical use | Heavy / low brow | Larger or revision cases | Mild outer-brow heaviness |
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