Forehead Filler

• A flat forehead you would like to round out
• An uneven forehead with bumps or dips
• A wish for a softer, more convex side profile
• Anyone wanting a smooth curve linking the forehead to the temples

The forehead is a broad surface and usually needs a larger, gradual approach for an even result. Injection depth is kept deep to reduce irregularities. Suitability is confirmed during consultation.

• 01

  Where you are now, and where we start

  The curve of the forehead and how it joins the brow and the bridge of the nose

• 02

  The change you want, the impression you keep

  The forehead is a broad surface and usually needs a larger, gradual approach for an even result. Injection depth is kept deep to reduce irregularities. Suitability is confirmed during consultation.

• 03

  How it differs from similar options

  These all add or build volume to shape the forehead, but they work in different ways and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your face.

• 04

  Health information and recovery schedule

  Little downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day. Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising may occur and usually settles within about 1–2 weeks. Avoid pressing or resting firmly on the forehead, and skip saunas and intense exercise for a day or two as we advise.

Rather than a still photograph, we look first at expression, overall proportion and vascular anatomy, then set the product, the injection layer and the amount conservatively.

HA filler adds volume where it is placed and is gradually absorbed over time. On the forehead, the doctor typically places the gel deep — against the bone, below the frontal muscle — because this plane gives a smoother surface and reduces the chance of visible lumps. A cannula or a careful needle technique spreads the gel evenly across the broad surface, and injections are kept away from the nerves and vessels near the brow. Building the volume gradually helps the forehead round out without looking overfilled. HA can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if an adjustment is needed. (Results vary by individual.)

How it works

• 01

  Water-holding volume

  Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the skin and binds water, so the gel adds soft volume that rounds the surface where it is placed.

• 02

  Placed deep, spread evenly

  On the broad forehead the gel sits deep against the bone below the frontal muscle — a plane that gives a smoother surface — and is spread with a cannula or careful needle, away from the nerves and vessels near the brow.

• 03

  Immediate but temporary

  The shape shows the same day because the gel fills the space; over the following months the body gradually breaks the HA down, so the effect is not permanent.

• 04

  Adjustable and reversible

  Because it is HA, the result can be added to gradually, or dissolved with an enzyme (hyaluronidase) if an adjustment is ever needed.

1. 01

   Ingredients and authenticity

   Consultation and assessment of forehead shape and profile

2. 02

   Anatomy and expression

   Cleansing, marking and topical numbing for comfort

3. 03

   Small amounts, one stage at a time

   Shape appears right away and settles over about 1–2 weeks. Because the forehead is a broad, low-movement surface, HA here often lasts around 12–18 months, though this varies with product and metabolism. A top-up can be considered at consultation. (Results vary by individual.)

What the procedure is like

• Little downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day.
• Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising may occur and usually settles within about 1–2 weeks.
• Avoid pressing or resting firmly on the forehead, and skip saunas and intense exercise for a day or two as we advise.

Safety & considerations

Whether forehead filler suits you, and the right amount, are confirmed during consultation. Effects and their duration vary by individual, and side effects may occur. We explain the warning signs — unusual pain, skin turning pale or dusky, or any vision change — so you know to contact us promptly.

1. DAY 0

   Treatment day

   The forehead looks rounder immediately. Mild swelling, redness or tenderness is common, and early unevenness can show before it settles.

2. DAY 1-3

   Early settling

   Most swelling eases and any bruising begins to fade. Makeup and normal skincare can usually resume as advised.

3. WEEK 1-2

   Settled result

   Swelling resolves, any early unevenness smooths and the front and side profile become clear. (Results vary by individual.)

4. 12-18 MONTHS

   Duration

   HA in this broad, low-movement area often lasts around 12–18 months, varying with the product and your metabolism. (Results vary by individual.)

5. TOP-UP

   Review & maintenance

   Your doctor reviews the result and, if appropriate, discusses timing for a top-up based on your face.

Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.

• Q. What shape does Forehead Filler actually create?

  The aim is a soft, continuous line running from the forehead down to the nose when your face is seen in profile. It is not about doming the whole forehead upward; we look at the hollow areas together with the areas that already project, and work on the transition between them. If you show us a photo of the profile you have in mind, we will go through it and tell you separately what is within reach and what would be difficult.

• Q. Could it turn out lumpy or obvious?

  The skin on the forehead is thin and the surface is flat, so even slight unevenness catches the light. That is why we keep the product in one consistent layer, spread it over a wide area, and do not place a large volume in a single session. If a ridge you can feel remains, or if something stands out from a particular angle, it needs to be checked, so please get in touch.

• Q. I am having Botox in my forehead. Can I have both?

  The two are often planned together. Botulinum toxin addresses the pull of the muscles that create the lines, while filler addresses the surface that has sunken, so their roles are different. That said, doing both on the same day can make the result hard to judge because of swelling and spread, so we often suggest leaving an interval between them.

• Q. Do headaches happen during or after the treatment?

  You will feel pressure as the product goes in, and a heavy sensation can linger for a day or two. It usually settles on its own, but if the pain keeps getting worse or your vision changes in any way, contact us straight away. If you are prone to migraines, it helps to tell us in advance.

• Q. Can I sleep face down or have a massage?

  For the first few days, please avoid sleeping face down or pressing on your forehead. Pressure applied before the filler has settled into place can change the shape. Put off facial massage and scalp treatments for a few days as well, and it is better to leave helmets and tight hats aside during that time.

• Q. How do I choose a clinic for Forehead Filler in Gangnam, Seoul?

  Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding — at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, the first thing we look at for this treatment is “The curve of the forehead and how it joins the brow and the bridge of the nose”. Second, whether it explains why it recommends that scope and method, compared with the alternatives. Third, whether it reviews your progress with you when results are expected. Our doctor goes through these three points at consultation before the treatment is decided.

• Q. Where can I get Forehead Filler in Seoul?

  At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. We are at 3F, 502 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Nonhyeon-dong, Seohee Building), a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon or Sinnonhyeon Station. Call +82-2-514-1650 or use the consultation form on this site to book a doctor’s consultation first.