My glabella and forehead both need botox. How many units would I need to have a natural looking forehead? (Photo)

In general 20 units of Botox is required for the area between the eyebrows. For the forehead, I will usually use fewer than 10 units to avoid a "frozen" or over-treated appearance. Given the depth of these lines and the fact that they're folded into your skin you might, at some point, also benefit from a dermal filler to pop out the lines that is imprinted on the skin. Seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon or dermatologist injector for more specific recommendations. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox treatment needs to be tailored to the individual.  Since I cannot see your eyebrow position or your eyes/eyelids, I cannot give you the best "unit" dosing for a natural result.  Often men require 20-30 units in the glabella (between the brow) and 10-20 units on the forehead.  If you have low eye brows to start, it is best to only do the glabella and a small dose high on the forehead to ensure you do not drop your brows or over "freeze" the forehead.  It is essential to go to someone very experienced in treating men and who is an expert in his field. I wish you the best, Dr. Emer.

The forehead typically is a much easier area for people to "spot" when over-treated.  Your glabella will likely need at least 20 units for full treatment.  Your forehead may have a nice outcome with 10 units initially, and more could be added on an as needed basis.  

An injector typically injects the minimum amount of Botox initially. Botox takes 2 weeks to completely settle. After the 2 weeks you can schedule a follow up appointment to administer additional units if required. The line across your forehead may require a filling product in order to soften the line to desired look. All the Best

Fanonlyaa  Thank you so much for your photograph.  While it is helpful a complete exam is necessary to know your best course of action.  Botox works by diminishing the strength of the muscle that has caused the wrinkle.  The muscle we see on you is the frontalis but if we weaken this alone you are at risk of having your entire eyebrow fall.  an expert injector needs to see all the surrounding muscles inaction to balance your upper face and give a natural result.  May are under the false belief that anyone can inject Botox but it is very technique dependent.  You have also lost volume in your forehead and this has caused this major wrinkle.  I would suggest a combination of filler with the botox.  My favorite filler to achieve this is artefill.  I  have been injection Botox for two decades and I am nationally certified Artefill injector.  I would be more than happy to give you a complimentary consultation.