Dermaroller for Frown Lines on Forehead?

asked 2 years ago by BENICIO_DEL_TORO in UK
Latest answer by Nelson L. Novick, MD
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Tags: forehead, male, frown lines

I am considering getting the Dermaroller to smooth frown line on my forehead. It is quite deep considering I'm only 20 so I need a solution and this looks like the best of what I can find so far. Any ideas if this works for this?

5 answers to Dermaroller for Frown Lines on Forehead?

Microneedling for Wrinkles and Scars

Dermaroller is simply a brand name for several available, hand-held devices used around the world for a process known as microneedling or collagen induction therapy (CIT). The device itself is quite simple and the concept equally so. A small roller, much like a mini dough roller, is equipped with a series of 90 or more spokes or needles whose lengths may vary from 1.0-2.0mm depending up the intended use. The roller is passed repeatedly in varying directions over the wrinkles or scars... more

Nelson L. Novick, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox is better

First, I thought you truly deserved the Oscar in Traffic, but come now you are well beyond 20! Who are you trying to kid? To answer your question, Dermaroller is intended for finer lines, scarring and perhaps as an anti-aging mechanism. We await well designed studies to see whether this relatively new modality lives up to its claims. I agree with the others who have commented on your question. Why use something with questionable benefit to address your concern when there is the perfect... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Dermaroller and the Forehead

I agree with the posts by Drs. Persky and Chen. A muscle relaxer like Botox or Dysport is the answer for the transverse forehead line. They are caused by over activity of the Frontalis muscle and will relax with a proper application of either one of these agents. You must be careful though that your Botox injector (preferably a MD) knows what they are doing so you do not end up another Bad Botox statistics like some other of your Hollywood colleagues. To learn everything you need to know... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Dermaroller - not for forehead frown lines.

I think you would be very disappointed if you proceeded with the dermaroller procedure for forehead or glabellar frown lines which are primarily the result of overactivity of the underlying muscles. These lines can be addressed with Botox or Dysport. The dermaroller might improve certain forms of acne scarring, fine lines and perhaps achieve a modest degree of skin tightening by promoting neocollagenesis. Before getting on the dermaroller "band-wagon," I would need to see some... more

Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist