Restylane is not the best thing for forehead lines. Usually Botox is used for facial lines of animation. Sometimes, I will inject a small amount of a hyaluronic acid into the "11" lines but this is off-label.
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6 answers to “Does Restylane work for forehead...”A: Botox, Restylane
Botox is the treatment of choice for the horizontal lines of the forehead and the vertical lines between the eyes, just above the nose. However, in certain cases, if the Botox doesn't sufficiently improve the vertical lines between the eyes, it may be necessary to inject a filler in that area if the... more
A: Comprehensive approach to wrinkles and lines require understanding of causes
In order to choose the best therapeutic option(s) for wrinkles, it is helpful to understand the underlying reason(s) behind these lines of maturity. Forehead, crows feet lines are mostly due to excessive and involuntary contraction of facial muscles and thus is better treated with botulinum toxin such as Botox... more
A: Can Restylane be used in place of Botox for forehead lines successfully?
Restylane and Botox complement one another - they do nor replace one another. Forehead lines are caused by contraction of the Frontalis muscle in its raising the brows. This is best treated with Botox. If once the muscle has been relaxed with Botox, lines persist owing to an element of permanent creasing of... more
A: Restylane: small bit part; Botox: the Star
Forehead lines respond much better to Botox. However, if there are traces of forehead lines, after an adequate Botox injection, some Resylane can be injected into these areas. Occasionally, Restylane can be used in the glabellar area. Please make sure your injector is experienced.... more
A: Botox is far better for dynamic forehead lines
The lines that form on the forehead are a result of muscle activity over time. Minimization of activity of these muscles helps give the forehead a more relaxed, smoother appearance. Botox is a form of chemical neurotoxin that minimizes communication between the motor nerve and the muscle. The... more
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23 Jun 2008
People often confuse Botox with skin fillers like Restylane. Here’s an easy explanation: Botox stops lines in motion, like forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet. Restylane fills lines or folds at rest In general, I use Botox more on the upper face to treat lines in motion on the forehead, between the eyes, and on the sides of the eyes. I use Restylane more for the lower face, especially for smile lines, marionette lines (from the corners of the mouth down), and to increase lip fullness. Of course, there are exceptions. I think Restylane yields great results for vertical lines between the eyes when they are deep and visible at rest. Many patients, however, benefit from Botox treatment in this area as well. This is because the muscles that caused this line in the first place will still contract if Restylane is placed in deep frown lines, so the lines are usually still there when you frown. To stop these muscles from moving, Botox is used. This way, we’re treating the etched-in lines at rest, as well as relaxing the muscles that cause frown lines in motion. The same can be said of horizontal forehead lines. However, if there are many lines at rest, patients may need a lot of Restylane to fill them. I normally recommend Botox as a first line treatment to improve horizontal forehead lines. Although Restylane can be used, thin forehead lines at rest often do well with laser skin resurfacing - and the results last significantly longer. Remember- It’s Your Face! Make sure to seek out a medical doctor who treats patients him- or herself for best results!