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Looking for options to treat my forehead and under eyes

This picture is after a month or so of retin A. I really cannot afford surgery so I need some other ideas please!

14 Doctor Answers | Asked by jamie27223 in Colorado

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Botox

Botox should help a lot with the lines in your forehead and frown area. I think a blepharoplasty is your best option for your lower lids.

Botox For Rejuvenation

Some of the wrinkles can be relaxed with some neuromodulators like botox, dysport or xeomin. Studies have shown that using neuromodulators before fractionated C02 treatments enhance the results noted from the laser. A fractionated C02 treatment to the full face, utlilizing a Fraxel Repair, would help stimulate collagen production superficially, helping to smoothening the deep wrinkles on the forehead and crepiness under the eyes. The use of a filler such as Restylane under the eyes... more

Sabrina Fabi, MD

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San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

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Try using Botox and Fraxel for wrinkles

You can use Botox to help relax the muscle between your brows. When the muscles are relaxed it is easier to treat those lines that are now etched in with a Fraxel laser treatment. The Fraxel laser is used for facial rejuvenation and can help smooth out those wrinkles.

Botox and fillers for forehead and under the eyes

Botox would be a good option for you, at least to soften the lines in your forehead and between your brows. However your lines also appear to be etched in, meaning they are present at rest. A superficial filler such as Belotero could be a good option for you in combination with the Botox. If surgery is not an option, then I agree with the other responses - filler like Restylane or Belotero would help improve the hollowness under the eyes and help add volume to give you a... more

Ritu Saini, MD

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New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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Treatment options

It would be best for you to have a thorough assessment with a reputable and recommended plastic surgeon in your area to discuss all of your options, both surgical and non-surgical.

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Botox can help

Hi Jamie. Botox is an affordable non-surgical option to improve the "ELEVEN" lines between your eyes. From your picture, the lines appear to be permanent wrinkles(still visible at rest). These lines will be softer after intial botox, but I would not expect them to be completely resolved with one treatment. I would recommend consistent treatment to this area with Botox every 3-4 months. You could also consider adding filler if you want a quicker resolution of... more

Botox and Restylane

Botox to glabella and restylane for periorbital rejuvenation would likely be the most effective solutions aside from surgery.

Botox/Dysport for forehead and Belotero or Restylane under eyes

If I had to treat you on a budget I would put some Botox or Dysport in the 11's of your mid forehead and some Belotero or Restylane under eyes. I think that 1/2 to 1 cc of Restylane would be plenty.

Options for Forehead & Under Eyes

Hi Jamie. Although you are a good surgical candidate, there are non surgical options available that can help. Botox and Dysport would be great for the vertical "11" lines between the eyes and the horizontal forehead lines. Prices vary but would probably range from about $350 - $550 depending on who is doing it and how much they charge per unit. As for the area under the eyes, Restylane would do well. Because of the pronounced volume loss, you would likely... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Options to treat forehead and under eyes

Retin-A is good for overall tone and texture and you should continue to use it. Non-surgical options would be Botox, fillers, and various lasers, but those will require you to do them repeatedly to maintain results. Unfortunately, there isn't anything that's really inexpensive that would be able to treat your specific concerns at this time. But you should continue the Retin-A and sunscreen for sure, those will help with your tone and texture. And maybe in the future, should you really desire... more

Many options exist but cost will be main issue

Your forehead and skin of your face can be significantly improved with ablative laser resurfacing. This can be performed in the office and would be the most reasonable in terms of cost. With regard to your eyes, your best treatment option is surgery. This would involve an upper and lower eyelid lift and a browlift (for optimal results). I hope this information is helpful for you. Stephen Weber, MD, FACS Colorado Facial Plastic Surgeon

Looking for options to treat my forehead and under eyes

Aesthetically speaking, from the photo provided, the eyebrows are low and there is fullness in both the upper and lower eyelids. The skin of the forehead and glabellar areas show lines, furrows and sun-damaged skin. The surgical options would be a Brow Lift, upper and lower Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) along with Botox Injections. Skin resurfacing could also be considered but should be separated from the Brow Lift, IMHO, by approximately 1 year... more

Forehead and Under Eye Treatments

Thanks for posting the picture - it makes it much more helpful in answering your question. If money did not matter, then upper and lower blepharoplasty without or without a browlift or Botox treatments would give you the best result. However, since money is a concern, then would suggest continuing with the Retin A, but this will only help with the fine lines. There are some less expensive options than surgery, such as Botox and Fillers, but these are temporary and are just... more

Hi Jamie, I have a few ideas for you!

First, I would try a collagen restoring cream in conjunction with a needler. This will restore natural collagen to your skin! In addition, if you have yet to try dermal fillers or Botox, they will certainly help as well.