Botox alternative for forehead line?

I have a small forehead and deepset eyes. I have a very prominent and deep line on my forehead and would like to make it disappear. But I am concerned about Botox given my forehead is small and my eyes are already deepset.

I have gone for consultations and was told to do Botox and Restylane but again am hesitant. Would Restylane or Juvederm alone be useful? Your overall thoughts?

2 answers to “Botox alternative for forehead line?”

A: Forehead lines and treatment other than Botox

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

I would generally not encourage you to use fillers for the forehead lines. Your options are limited. Surgical procedures include the use of various forehead lifts to avoid or worsening the appearance of the eyes. This may help to give you an eye opening appearance. Occasionally the forehead lines are in... more

A: Restylane vs Botox

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

Yes, it is likely that Restylane alone would offer improvement but you would probably get a much better result with both Botox and Restylane. Make sure your plastic surgeon is well experienced with these injectables and you'll have no need to worry.

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