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Botox Vs Fillers for Minor Forehead Wrinkles?

asked 2 years ago by mommatwobe
Latest answer by Carla R. Retief, MD
Question viewed 2,611 times
Tags: age 25-34, forehead, wrinkles

I am 30 and have two very small wrinkles on my forehead when my face is relaxed. I'd prefer not to even have those.

I've heard Botox would help but I've also been told fillers instead? I'm confused. I would upload a picture but you really can't even see them in those.

26 answers to Botox Vs Fillers for Minor Forehead Wrinkles?

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Dysport or Botox works for forehead wrinkles

Dysport or Botox is very easy and works well for forehead lines. Cost is roughly $300 and lasts about 3-4 months. Fillers can be done later if the lines are still visible. 
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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Botox is definitely the best treatment

Botox is very effective for lines in the forehead and can require very few units to get the Desired effect therefore the cost can be very inexpensive. Filler, on the other hand, would be much more expensive and does not eradicate the lines that bother you wig animation and normally doesn't completely eradicate them at rest either.
Carla R. Retief, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox or fillers?

In general, I prefer Botox in the upper half of the face and fillers in the lower half because they are more effective in these areas.
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Minor wrinkles respond to Botox and fillers

Botox will help keep the lines from deepening and will help a filler last longer in any area that a line forms as a result of skin crimping with muscle contraction.  If the lines are shallow and directly reinforced with muscle contraction, start with the botox injections and you may not even need a filler as your skin will grow in new collagen itself
Vaishali Doolabh, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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Botox terrific for fine wrinkles

I recommend Botox for fine wrinkles in the forehead.  While Botox works best for dynamic wrinkles (wrinkles caused from movement), they can often soften fine wrinkles at rest.  Afterall, these fine lines are created from the muscles that make us wrinkle!  Botox will not address deep set wrinkles, but in my experience, they do soften fine lines at rest.  These fine lines can often be tricky to correct with fillers, so go with Botox first! Best, Dr. Margaret Mann at... more
Margaret Mann, MD

Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox for forehead wrinkles

I completely understand - at 34 I have a similar situation when it comes to my forehead.  I recommend a few courses of Botox first.   I think you'll really notice a difference.  I usually reserve filler in the forehead for very deeply etched lines. Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.
Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox works for forehead wrinkles.

Hi. If the wrinkles are so subtle, maybe you should leave them alone. But if you want treatment, Botox is certainly the first thing to try.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead Wrinkles and Botox

Botox or Dysport are great fits for your wrinkles on your forehead. These lines are from your repetitive muscle movement. These two products can also be used for the wrinkles in between your eyebrows and around your eyes.
Bruce Katz, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport first

Neurotoxins such as Botox or Dysporst work wonderfully for forehead lines. However if these didnot correct the problem fully a hyluronic acid filler such as Juvederm or Prevelle will help the lines as well.
Nissan Pilest, MD

Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox great for forehead wrinkles, but you may need more

Botox is a great treatment for forehead wrinkles. However, it works best for dynamic wrinkles, which are those wrinkles that occur with movement of the forehead muscle. Although it can help relax static (at rest) wrinkles slightly, you may not be fully satisfied with Botox as the solo treatment. You may want to add an additional filler, but I would wait at least 2 weeks for the Botox to take full effect before considering this. A softer filler such as Prevelle Silk or Juvederm Ultra... more
Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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BOTOX Cosmetic works well for forehead wrinkles.

I may offer an Injectable Filler treatment to someone with deep forehead wrinkles that do not fully resolve with BOTOX. If you can only see them in certain lighting, and if they're small, you'll likely be very satisfied by a BOTOX treatment. I hope this is helpful for you. 
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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For lines created by movement, Botox is the answer

Botox are for dynamic wrinkles (lines that you create from muscle movement) such as forehead lines, frown lines between your eyebrows and for crow's feet.  Fillers for lines that are constant such as the lines around your mouth. I hope you find this helpful.
Steven E. Rasmussen, MD

Austin Dermatologist
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Dyport or Botox will work well

If you have fine lines that  worsen by lifting your eye brows,then neurotoxins like Botox and Dysport willl work well. You may also try using sun screen to prevent sun damage(los of elasticity) and also skin care product to tone your skin.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport

Those lines are getting etched in over time from repetitive movement of the frontalis muscle. A little neuromodulation with Botox or Dysport will do the trick, especially after 2-3 sessions. Be sure you get a little between the brows as well to prevent brow drop.
Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist
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Botulinum toxin then fillers for forehead wrinkles

In the vast majority of patients who wish to remove forehead wrinkles, botulinum toxin products like Botox or Dysport will be the answer. In some cases, additional treatments, such as dermal fillers, may have added benefit but I would use the botulinum toxin products first.
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fillers or botox for wrinkles on the forehead

Fillers don't work very well on the forehead lines compared with Botox. Sometimes the fillers bead up visiblly or move to the sides of the wrinkle and make it look more apparent. Wrinkles that are present at rest can improve with Botox if the treatment is maintained every four months or so, such that the effect is worn off and the muscle activity doesn't return. The creases of the skin improve because the muscle underneath doesn't make it "accordion" . This is similar to those... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox for Forehead Wrinkles

Botox or Dysport is definitely the first line of choice for forehead wrinkles or any wrinkles from the eyes and upwards. Only after the paralytics have been maximized would I consider use of fillers for this area. Good luck.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is first line treatment for forehead wrinkles

The cause of forehead wrinkles in a younger person like you is activity of the muscle that raises the eyebrows. Botox treats the cause of this and fillers don't. The other problem with fillers for you is that fine lines are very difficult to treat well because the injections have to be placed very superficially. Go with Botox or Dysport instead.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and forehead wrinkles

Botox is really the "first line of defense" for minor forehead wrinkles. I sometimes use fillers off label to fill in deep furrows on the forehead if the Botox doesn't completely do the trick.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botox

Botox would be the choice. Not only would this neurotoxin address your concern now, but might very well prevent these lines from becoming more prominent. Fillers in this area can be used, but their use is tricky and it can be difficult to avoid "beading" Going to a physician experienced in Botox, I am sure will leave you with an outstanding result.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Botox, hands down, for minor forehead wrinkles

Botox and now Dysport are the agents of first choice for dealing with forehead lines. I prefer to use my patent pending Microdroplet BT method for lifting the eyebrow. This avoids freezing the muscle in the forehead which can actually cause the forehead to fall. Filling forehead lines is a second line treatment used if more help is needed after using BOTOX. This is a very effective place to start. Be certain that you find a physician or surgeon with specialty training in one of the core... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox for the Forehead

Botox is definitely the first choice for minimal and even for deeper wrinkles on the forehead.  The reason is that the lines/wrinkles are caused by motion/ animation of the forehead muscles.  Minimization of motion leads to improvement of forehead lines.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox vs fillers for the forehead

 First use Botox to truly relax the muscles.  Your wrinkles might disappera then and that would be all you need.  If not, then add some fillers.  
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Botox vs fillers for minor forehead wrinkles

I totally agree with Dr Aldea. He is using a great teaching tool: Fillers at rest, Botox in action. Told this to some residents and they loved it. But remember if the filler does not accomplish your goals than add the Botox.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Botulinum toxin for forehead

I would strongly prefer to use Botulinum Toxin (Dysport, etc) in the forehead rather than fillers. This would take a large quantity of fillers and the thickness of the dermis and sebaceous quality of the skin makes it difficult to see an adequate response.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead Wrinkles; Botox vs Fillers

Wrinkles at rest - Fillers. Wrinkles only when animating (smiling,frowning,etc) - Botox. Botox and fillers act differently BUT are compliment one another. Wrinkles due only to muscle activity can be erased by weakening the muscle causing them (Crow's feet -orbicularis oculi, forehead lines- Frontalis). Permanent depressions and creases in the skin can be lifted by placing the filler underneath them. In your case, filler would improve the wrinkles but judicious placement of Botox would... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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