How Many Botox Units for Horizontal Forehead Lines?

May 11, 2009
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I have about four forehead wrinkles that are getting deeper every day.  I call it my "washboard" forehead. How many units of Botox would I need to relax these forehead lines?

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November 22, 2018

Answer: There is no hard and fast rule.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 22, 2018

Answer: There is no hard and fast rule.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 21, 2023

Answer: Botox forehead

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Answer: Botox forehead

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November 19, 2020

Answer: Horizontal Forehead Lines

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November 19, 2020

Answer: Horizontal Forehead Lines

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September 7, 2020

Answer: 10-30 units typically

David Mattos, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 7, 2020

Answer: 10-30 units typically

David Mattos, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 2, 2018

Answer: It depends...

Richard Zienowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 2, 2018

Answer: It depends...

Richard Zienowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 17, 2018

Answer: Botox for forehead lines

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 17, 2018

Answer: Botox for forehead lines

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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