From Forehead to Nose: Completing a Harmonious Impression - Dr. Young-moon Yoo, VIBE Plastic Surgery

Hello.

I am Dr. Young-moon Yoo of VIBE Plastic Surgery.

This patient is a woman in her 30s who had repeatedly received filler injections in her forehead and bridge of the nose over a long period.

Over time, the filler had spread and clumped, causing the overall facial contour to become uneven and bumpy.

In particular, the forehead line was not smooth, and the filler on the bridge of the nose had spread wide, giving the center of her face a heavy and stifled appearance.

The first step we took before surgery was the ‘process of sufficiently dissolving and clearing the existing filler.’

If surgery is performed while a significant amount of filler remains, it is difficult to accurately judge the actual structure of the bone and soft tissue, which can lead to unnatural results.

The Cause of a Heavy and Harsh Impression

Looking at the pre-operative photos, the eyebrow position was generally low, and she was using a lot of forehead muscle strength when opening her eyes.

In such cases, it is common for:

• The eyes to look heavy and stifled
• The person to look sleepy
• The impression to appear sensitive or harsh

Specifically, when the eyebrows are pressed downward, the distance between the eyes and eyebrows narrows, making the mid-face look heavy and the overall facial atmosphere feel congested.

Additionally, the three-dimensional volume of the forehead and nose bridge had collapsed due to the spread filler, blurring the central lines of the face.

The Combination of Endoscopic Forehead Lift + Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction

1. Endoscopic Forehead Lift

Through an endoscopic forehead lift, we gently lifted the sagging eyebrows and upper facial tissues.

As the eyebrow position naturally rose:

• The heavy eye area became much clearer
• The impression became softer
• The entire face appeared brighter

A forehead lift is not just for wrinkle improvement. It plays a crucial role in changing the atmosphere of the eyes by improving the upper structures that weigh down on them.

2. Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction

Since the strength to open the eyes was also slightly lacking, we performed non-incisional ptosis correction simultaneously.

By supplementing the eye-opening strength without large incisions, eye exposure improved naturally, completing a much sharper impression.

The forehead lift and ptosis correction create a fantastic synergy. While the forehead lift lightens the structure covering the eyes, the ptosis correction improves the actual strength of opening the eyes. When combined, these two procedures allow for a much more natural and sophisticated transformation than simply forcing a large double eyelid.

Dimensionality at the Center of the Face Completed by Rhinoplasty

Another vital part of this case was the nose.

The existing filler had caused the bridge line to spread and become blurry, and the central axis of the nose was not clear from the front.

Because the nose is located in the center of the face, even small changes can significantly alter the overall impression.

In this surgery:

• The bridge was refined using an implant
• The tip was stably supported using autologous rib cartilage

Rather than just increasing height, we designed it to naturally establish the center in proportion to the entire face.

After the surgery:

• The center of the face became much clearer
• The three-dimensional features were revitalized
• A sophisticated and feminine atmosphere was emphasized

This case is particularly notable for how the smooth connection from the forehead to the tip of the nose enhanced the overall luxurious feel of the face.

Changing an Impression is Ultimately About ‘Structure’

Many people think they only need to change one thing—the eyes or the nose—but a truly natural and sophisticated transformation depends on how well the connectivity of the facial structure is organized.

• Low eyebrow position
• Heavy upper face
• Spread nose bridge line
• Blurred central facial axis

When these elements exist simultaneously, the face easily looks heavy and harsh. By harmoniously designing an ‘Endoscopic Forehead Lift + Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction + Rhinoplasty’ as in this case, one can transform into a much softer, clearer, and more refined impression rather than just having ‘larger eyes.’

The Aesthetic Pursuit of VIBE Plastic Surgery

VIBE Plastic Surgery prioritizes the balance of the overall facial atmosphere and impression over simply changing a specific part. We analyze several factors together to create natural and high-end results:

• The relationship between eyebrows and eyes
• The connecting line between the forehead and nose
• The dimensionality of the central facial axis
• Design that considers changes in facial expressions

Reorganizing the original structure that was hidden by filler and finding the lines that best suit your face—that was the most important point of this case.