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How to Get Rid of Forehead Wrinkles?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Grant Stevens, MD
Question viewed 150,477 times
Tags: forehead

People always say I look angry or worried because I have wrinkles on my forehead. Which wrinkle treatments will get rid of forehead lines?

44 answers to How to Get Rid of Forehead Wrinkles?

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Botox or browlift for forehead wrinkles

Wrinkles across the forehead are usually a sign that your eyebrows are dropping and you are frequently raising your brows to try to hold your eyelids up. This usually begins sometime in the 30s. Sometimes the forehead has dropped so much that the brows can be pushing down on the upper eyelid skin and impairing your vision. If your case is mild, carefully placed Botox can soften the lines by decreasing the ability of those muscles to contract. But, be careful! If you weaken those muscles too... more
Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Skillful Botox is key for natural results for forehead wrinkles

Because forehead/frown wrinkles nearly always come from the frowning/furrowed brow muscles, the careful use of Botox can nearly always lead to a much smoother, less worried brow. Often, this pattern of a worried look is hereditary and can start to appear even in one's 20's. Starting early with limited Botox (sometimes as little as 20 units makes a big difference in a 20- or 30-something) really helps to prevent the etching-in of these forehead/frown lines. If you've already got... more
Margaret Weiss, MD

Baltimore Dermatologist
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Getting Rid of Forehead Wrinkles

Those bothersome wrinkles in the forehead that we all get as we get a bit older come primarily from the repeated movement of the forehead due to expression; these are called dynamic wrinkles. It is impossible to prevent these, but we are able to get rid of them very nicely with a little Botox. The main goal in doing this is to eliminate the deep wrinkles and lines, but not eliminate facial expression. There are too many people walking around who have overdone the Botox and look like the... more
Arnold W. Klein, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox is all that 90% of people need to get rid of forehead wrinkles

To Marian, 1) Typically, both the horizontal forehead lines and the vertical frown lines between the eyebrows need to be treated with Botox. You will need between 30 and 50 units, and injection technique is very important. You see the full effect in 2 weeks, and patients usually get Botox twice a year. 2) As mentioned by other doctors, if you have deep, etched lines, you may also need fillers (Restylane), laser resurfacing, or a forehead lift. Creams don't help. Start with Botox. You... more
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+3

Different forehead wrinkles require different treatment modalities

Forehead wrinkle treatment depends on the underlying cause and extent of damage to the skin. Dynamic wrinkles are those that are present only during animation (active movement of the face) and are best treated with Botox. Botox will temporarily stop the underlying frontalis muscle from pulling on the skin and creating the furrows and wrinkles. A typical treatment will last three months. Static wrinkles are those that are always present even when the face is at rest. If these creases are... more
Brian J. Lee, MD

Fort Wayne Plastic Surgeon
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Botox can treat forehead lines

Vertical frown lines between the eyebrows, and horizontal ('worry') lines on the forehead can be treated with Botox. Permanent removal of frown muscles (aptly named the 'corrugator' muscles) which create vertical frown lines between the eyebrows can be removed at the time of a browlift. This can be done endoscopically, through small incisions behind the hairline directly above the frown lines, or through an upper lid incision if upper blepharoplasty is being performed.
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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Botox vs. Surgery for forehead wrinkles

Forehead wrinkles are caused by overactive frontalis muscles underneath the skin of the forehead. These muscles are deactivated by a commercially available medicine: botox. Botox works by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine neurotransmitters across the synaptic junction. Once blocked, the muscles are not able to tighten and this minimizes, temporarily, the wrinkles found on the forehead.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
+3

Botox for forehead wrinkles or surgery for permanent correction

Your concerns result from a ubiquitous human condition. We all begin to experience descent of our eyebrows and forehead tissue generally in our late 30s. This leads to an unperceived blockage of our vision by upper eyelid skin. Unconciously, the forehead muscles contract to raise the eyebrow and eliminate the barrier to full vision. This vertical contraction results in the typical horizontal forehead wrinkles you mention. Botox Cosmetic® can be injected into these muscles to smooth out... more
Roger A. Dailey, MD

Portland Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Getting rid of forehead wrinkles depends on defining the...

Getting rid of forehead wrinkles depends on defining the cause of the wrinkles. Some forehead wrinkles are due to motion of the muscles of the forehead and some are due to tethering of the skin to the deeper structures in the forehead. For instance, some people, without even realizing it, always act to pull up their eyebrows so they can see. This creates forehead wrinkles. Other people are very animated and can use their forehead muscles in making expressions which can create wrinkles. There... more
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

Multiple treatments available for forehead wrinkles

I like to classify treatments into several categories. Firstly- is there any downtime? Secondly- is it long-lasting ? Botox and Dyport are two almost identical agents which Lessen forehead wrinkles and the eyebrow wrinkles for 4 to 6 with no downtime . Fillers also do not have downtime and lessen these wrinkles for 6 months or longer but do not stop you from looking angry or from raising your eyebrows. Lasers such as the fractionated CO2 laser ( ie Pixel) can remove the wrinkles in the... more
Joshua L. Fox, MD

Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
+2

Botox is Best for Forehead Lines

BOTOX is probably the best most consistent treatment to reduce forehead lines. It is important to have this done by an experienced clinician who can evaluate  and inject the BOTOX to minimize the risk of your developing a droopy brow or other untoward appearance as a result of treatment.
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
+2

Dysport or Botox work great for most forehead wrinkles

Dysport or Botox work great for most forehead wrinkles and last about 3-4 months at a cost of roughly $350. It only takes about 2 minutes to do.
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Softening the "angry" look

All good feedback from the panel members. Using Botox or Dysport is an excellent first option in relaxing the muscles that are contributing to this appearance. What you may be noticing may actually be a different muscle group rather than the forehead muscle. Generally, when people complain that they look angry, they have overactive muscles that are contributing to the frown lines aka: "the elevens." These muscles are considered "depressors." This means that they pull... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

Forehead wrinkles

There are many different options for forehead wrinkles.Surgical options include a forehead lifts as well as destruction of temporal branch of the facial nerve.Non surgical options typically are best treated with BOTOX.Three areas are typcially injectied:Horizontal forehead lines require multiple injectionsVertical frown lines include destruction of the glabellar frown linesCrow's feetBotox injections generally last from 3-5 months
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+2

"I'm really not angry" - Tired of hearing this?

Forehead lines / wrinkles can usually be treated by several different methods or a combination of things.Botox relaxes muscles, this works to smooth facial wrinkles as many of them are caused by muscles 'squeezing' the skin together. Fillers can often be utilized to smooth lines as well or in conjunction with Botox.Resurfacing lasers have the ability to smooth lines, improve skin appearance for fine lines / wrinkles of the skin. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who... more
Sean A. Simon, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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You have plenty of options to treat forehead lines

You should have a consultation with a plastic surgeon to determine the best way to treat your forehead wrinkles. It is difficult to make a specific recommendation for you without viewing photos of your face both at rest and frowning / scowling.Botox is an excellent option to inactivate the muscles that create dynamic forehead wrinkles. A surgical browlift with surgical manipulation, weakening, or resection of the muscles which cause these wrinkles may provide a more lasting result.You have... more
James C. Grotting, MD

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Many forehead wrinkle treatment options to discuss with your doctor

Depending on the depth and severity of your wrinkles you have different available options.Many patients are candidates for simple Botox injections to the forehead, which does a nice job of ridding, or at least softening their wrinkles. Unfortunately, Botox must be regularly administered to maintain your result and to prevent future wrinkles from forming.When wrinkles become more advanced due to excessive animation or sun exposure, other techniques can be used alone or in combination with... more
David Rankin, MD

Jupiter Plastic Surgeon
+2

Botox is the place to start for forehead wrinkle treatment

For patients with dynamic wrinkles (those caused by active movement), Botox is the best, minimally invasive way to address your forehead wrinkles. For static wrinkles (those already present without contracting your forehead muscles), Botox may help soften these wrinkles but will not cause them to completely go away. You may need additional procedures, such as laser treatments, to improve your results. Soft tissue fillers, Juvederm and Restylane, may also be beneficial when used in... more
David A. Robinson, MD

Munster Plastic Surgeon
+2

Botox for forehead wrinkles

Marian, Did you know that people spend more money on BOTOX than the top two cosmetic surgeries combine? YES. BOTOX is relatively cheap, safe, and effective and I think the results are better than surgery in most patients. BOTOX can smooth out your forehead wrinkles and even elevate your eyebrow position if the injections are done properly. Fillers, such as Restylane and Juvederm, can be added to counteract the other problems associated with aging skin and soft tissue in the face - deflation... more
Daniel Reichner, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Several options to get rid of forehead wrinkles

Wrinkles of the forehead are due to the activity of the muscles that animate that portion of your face. Botox is classically the answer to this issue and works very well. I use it myself there and it can be titrated to relieve the wrinkles without freezing your forehead unless you want that ( a minority of patients actually do ). A brow lift can permanently relieve those wrinkles as some of those muscle fibers can be permanently removed and the eyebrows can be repositioned at the same... more
Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead Wrinkles

The easist, least invasive treatment to reduce forehead wrinkles would be to have a treatment such as Botox, Dysport or Xeomin. These neurotoxins work on the muscles to minimize movement consequently reducing wrinkles. There are surgical options such as a browlift, but this is much more invasive with additional risks/downtime, and you would likely still require a neurotoxin down the road. Dr. Grant Stevens
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for forehead wrinkles

Botox in most cases will rid an individual of forehead lines.   In some cases if the lines are too deep surgical procedures may be recommended by your physician.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport for forehead wrinkles

Botox and Dysport are excellent in office procedures that can help eliminate forehead wrinkles with ease. They are simple procedures that are minimally invasive with no down-time and should not be painful at all.
Jacob D. Steiger, MD

Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Treatment options to get rid of forehead wrinkles

There are many treatment options for forehead wrinkles, and the right one for you depends on what you are experiencing. Wrinkles can usually be treated with a Botox or Dysport injection, provided your brow is in a good position already. These products work to relax the muscles of the forehead, which reduces or eliminates the appearance of wrinkles. However, if your brow tends to droop, relaxing those muscles further will not help much. If this is the case, or you notice deeper creases or... more
Scott W. Mosser, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport or Botox for Forehead Wrinkles

For the lines on the forehead, usually either Botox or Dysport work the best. I personally prefer Dysport on the midline lines since it distributes more evenly and smoothly but would caution against Dysport when trying to lift the eyebrow since there is a higher chance of eyebrow droopiness. If the lines are deeper and are static lines that are always present even when not making an expression, then a filler could also be used in addition to Botox or Dypsort. I would recommend treating... more
Peyman Ghasri, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologist
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Dysport, Botox, or browlift for forehead wrinkles

Because each situation is different, an examination is really needed in order to advise on the best option. For example, if the concern is the horizontal lines, they are caused by having to use the muscles to hold your brows up. This in turn can be because the brows are low or because of heavy eyelids, or both. It is true that Dysport or Botox can relax the muscle and soften the lines, but there may be a risk of the brow dropping if it isn't done right. Your best bet is to see a... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift is the permanent alternative to Botox

While Botox can temporarily remove forehead wrinkles, the endoscopic browlift achieves this and a lot more. The browlift will raise the brows to their natural position and also lift the upper eyelids. In fact, we say that the 'browlift is the new eyelift'. This is one of the most satisfying procedures as the result leaves patients with a natural refreshed, and happy appearance. The browlift procedure only takes 1-2 hours and is performed under IV sedation. After the browlift, you no longer... more
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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That angry look is often due to saggy brow, not the forehead lines

Great question. As a facial plastic surgeon, who is in the top 1% in the country for Botox, I evaluate people for both surgical and non-surgical rejunation. I think you are bothered by what is perceived as an angry look. That may actually be to sagging of the eyebrow. The position of our eyebrows often tell if we are happy, sad,s urprised, etc. If our brows are down, people perceive that as an angry look. People that have naturally droopy brow will often subconsciously try to raise their... more
Robert F. Gray, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox, Dysport, Peels, and the right products for forehead wrinkles

Depending on the severity and depth of the wrinkles I feel Botox or Dysport should be helpful in softening the wrinkles on your forhead. I also recommend using proper products in correspondence with your Botox / Dysport treatment. I recommend Glytone or Avene to my patients, they are physician grade, Glycolic and Retinol product lines that help reduce the appearence of fine lines and wrinkles and rejuvinate the skin. Another great way to maintain your fresh look is having a Glycolic Peel... more
Sofia Rubbani, MD

Manhattan Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport can relax forehead wrinkles

The so called angry look can occur when we frown or concentrate. Botox or Dysport would be used to relax the muscle. This is a temporary fix but can last up to 4 to 6 months.
Bruce Katz, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport for dynamic wrinkles and Fillers for static wrinkles

Forehead wrinkles are typically dominated by dynamic nature of your expression where facial muscles are intentionally as well as involuntarily contracted. Botox or Dysport will do a fine job relaxing these set of muscles with precise injections performed by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Touch-up treatment may be considered using fillers such as hyaluronic acid to fill in the static lines, i.e. wrinkles that are evident at rest. Sculptra may be used by an experienced... more
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
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Forehead wrinkles

It depends WHERE the wrinkles are located and HOW DEEP they are. Forehead wrinkles can be grouped by areas 1. Upper forehead - transverse wrinkles When the lines are early Botox alone will totally smooth these lines out. If they are established wrinkles, you will need Botox AND a filler such as Restylane or Juvederm. 2. Lower Forehead - transverse wrinkles When the lines are early Botox alone will totally smooth these lines out. If they are established wrinkles, you will need Botox AND a... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport for forehead wrinkles

Usually Botox or Dysport treatment works very well for forehead wrinkles. In most patients it is the first, and most often the only treatment necessary. Make sure you go to an experienced provider for furhter examination and to discuss your options. A facial plastic surgeon or a general plastic surgeon usually would have a full range of options available, including surgery, like brow lift, and they can discuss the options with you. If you end up getting the Botox or Dysport treatment, be... more
Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Treating forehead wrinkles with Botox or Dysport

An angry look can be caused by knitting the brows or pulling the eyebrows together when we concentrate or frown. This condition can be treated with Botulinum Toxin A in the form of Botox or Dysport. The goal is to relax those muscles that make us frown. Too much relaxation of too many facial muscles can make us look weird, but losing the ability to frown just makes us look relaxed and takes away that "angry" look.
Elizabeth Lee, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
+1

Forehead wrinkle treated withBotox and Sculptra

Botox is the quickest fix for forehead wrinkles. But, some people like a more permanent treatment, and I find Sculptra works beautifully by stimulating collagen in the forehead and restoring volume loss which contributes to the accordion look of the forehead as well as the muscular activity. The muscular activity has always been there in the forehead and doesn't change. What changes is the volume loss of subcutaneous tissue of the forehead which exposes the wrinkling created by muscular... more
Carla R. Retief, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport first choices for forehead wrinkles

Botulinum toxins (Botox or Dysport) are definitely the best first choice for treating forehead lines. When placed carefully, they can produce amazing results.As you know, other options including a forehead lift exist. Treatment with Sculptra is another one to know about for treating horizontal forehead lines. It is certainly not commonly used, but it has been reported to work well. I would try Botox or Dysport first, but it is another treatment to know about if they do not provide... more
Lawrence A. Osman, MD

Woodland Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox is still the best treatment for forehead wrinkles

Despite the many options for treating forehead wrinkles including lifting, laser resurfacing and fillers, the best treatment is still botox. Any procedure to lift the forehead as in a browlift will invariably lead to a recurrence of the wrinkles over time usually within a period of one or two years. The same holds true for laser resurfacing as the movement will bring back the dynamic lines of the forehead. Botox injections minimize the movement of the forehead and typically the deeper lines... more
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Treating Lines of the Forehead including Dysport use

You neglected to provide the most important piece of information: are you male or female? While it's true that Botox is about the simplest way to relax unwanted lines and wrinkles of the face..including the forehead. If you're female and your eyebrows are low, a Forehead or Browlift is another way to reduce these lines while placing the eyebrows in a more aesthetic position. Dysport is another toxin like Botox that will cause relaxation of wrinkles and is just coming to us here in the US, so... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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BOTOX is the treatment of choice for forehead and frown lines.

Dear Marian, In certain cases where the worry / angry lines are very deep, you may benefit from injectable fillers. Even in these cases, BOTOX will make you look more attractive and less angry or worried. Treatments are quick and painless, and a full forehead treatment costs $550. I attached a link demonstrating typical results. I hope this is helpful.
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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There are many options for forehead wrinkles

Getting forehead wrinkles can be challenging. There are many options. Botox can prevent your muscles from working and can prevent the wrinkles from getting deeper and in the long run can decrease the appearance of the wrinkles. A forehead / browlift can pull up your brows so that you don't have to raise them yourself to increase your visual space and this can eleviate some wrinkles as well. The wrinkles in between your eyes can be improved with botox and as well as manipulating the nerve... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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3 ways to get rid of forehead wrinkles

Botox, Botox, and yes, Botox. A little numbing cream and a 10 minute session with your trusted cosmetic provider should nicely relax your forehead muscles that are the culprit. Add the crows feet area to your treatment, and you can also have the added benefits of making your baby blues appear larger and a hint of a chemical browlift. In all seriousness, relatively small amounts of botulinum can be very useful in making your forehead smoother.
Randolph Capone, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is wonderful for 'dynamic' wrinkles

Botox works very nicely for 'dynamic' wrinkles which occur due to forehead muscle contraction. It will also prevent future wrinkles from developing. Botox, however, does not eliminate wrinkles that are already etched in although it may soften them. For these 'static' or permanent wrinkles you can consider other options such as ablative or non-ablative laser resurfacing. These laser procedures, however, will work best if combined with Botox otherwise the wrinkles will return fairly quickly. more
Sanjay Grover MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead wrinkle treatment

Wrinkles of the forehead may be treated adequately with Botox.  If you have significant brow ptosis or thickened heavy folds, a brow lift would be beneficial.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for forehead lines and angry look

By far, Botox is the best treatment to get rid of your worried/angry look.  It relaxes the muscles that cause dynamic forehead lines and wrinkles. Have fun.
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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