Does Restylane Work Like Botox on Forehead Lines and Wrinkles?

In the vast majority of patients with glabellar frown lines,
the treatment of choice is Botox.This
product works by decreasing the ability of the forehead muscles to
contract.When strategically placed it
can impact the glabellar muscles and minimize vertical glabellar frown lines.Unfortunately,
Botox may not totally alleviate these frown lines when they are of long
standing duration and deeply etched into the forehead.Under these circumstances, injectable fillers
may be effective for treating these problems.These fillers actually fill in the crease and make them disappear.In most
cases we utilize hyaluronic acid fillers.These include Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane to name a few.These products typically last about 6 to 9
months.In patients who want more
permanent solutions we utilize Radiesse.All of these products are associated with excellent clinical results and
high levels of patient satisfaction.If
Botox doesn’t adequately address vertical glabellar frown lines, injectable
fillers offer an excellent alternative.If you’re concerned about vertical frown lines consultation with a
specialist is appropriate.This
specialist should be able to determine which option is best for you.

The horizontal lines of the forehead and the vertical lines between the eyebrows are dynamic in origin, meaning they are caused by hyperactive muscles of expression. Because Botox and Dysport work to relax the muscles, they treat the cause of the wrinkles in a way that dermal fillers such as Restylane can't.
However, in some cases the wrinkles are etched in from years of squinting or frowning, so fillers might be used in addition to Botox in those situations, but not typically as a first line choice.

Although it is not commonly used in the forehead and between the eyes, Restylane is an option in these areas. Restylane is not FDA approved for the forehead, but can be effective to fill larger wrinkles and folds that have not or will not revolve completely with Botox.
Botox is the standard for the upper face because muscle activity causes most of the lines around the eyes and forehead. With that said, we do use it sparingly in between the eyes for very deep vertical lines.