Rafael Tan Gets Older, Experiences Decline in Eye Function, Decides on Forehead Surgery in South Korea

Kapanlagi.com - Shocking news comes from Rafael Tan. The member of the boyband SMASH has recently undergone a surgical procedure on his face. This decision was not made lightly, as he felt a decline in function in the area of his eyes.

Rafael openly shared his reasons for flying to South Korea for the surgery. According to him, as he gets older, he feels that his eyelids are drooping more and disrupting his activities.

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1. Exert Extra Energy to See Clearly

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This 38-year-old man admits that his narrow eyes condition has worsened with this decline. This forces him to exert extra energy just to see clearly.

2. Decline in Eye Function

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"Indeed, as age increases, everything experiences some decline. Its function has become disruptive in the end," he said when met in the Hj Tuty Alawiyah street area, South Jakarta, Tuesday (23/10/2025).

3. Must Use Forehead Muscles to Squint

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He explained that to be able to open his eyes wide, he has to use his forehead muscles, which makes him quickly tired, especially during activities.

"So when I'm doing activities, I have to, I have to try to force my eyes open using my forehead muscles, it's quite tiring," he revealed.

4. Undergo Forehead Surgery in Korea

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After consulting with a doctor in Korea, a unique solution was found. It was not his eyes that were operated on, but rather his forehead. This procedure aimed to increase the distance between his eyes and eyebrows, making his gaze more open.

"What was operated on was his forehead, not his eyes," Rafael explained.

5. Now Feeling More Comfortable

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Now, five months post-surgery, Rafael feels that his function has returned to normal and is much more comfortable. He had to go through a recovery period of about two months before he could return to his usual activities.

"By the sixth month, everything was fully recovered, back to normal," he concluded.

6. QnA About Rafael Tan

1. What is the reason Rafael Tan underwent facial surgery?
Rafael underwent surgery because his eyelids were drooping more as he aged, which interfered with his vision and required him to exert extra effort to see clearly.

2. Why did Rafael choose to have surgery in South Korea?
He flew to South Korea after consulting with doctors there who provided the best solution for his condition, which was surgery on the forehead, not on the eyes.

3. Which part of the face did Rafael have operated on?
Not his eyes, but his forehead. The purpose of this surgery is to raise the distance between the eyes and eyebrows so that his vision is more open.

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