Would Botox help to treat this line on my head? (Photo)

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I've noticed this lighter pigmented line on my head that is almost exactly where my brow raises. My brow on this side, lifts way more and higher than my right and I wonder if it is from this? It gives an awful appearance of a scar almost. Would Botox help and do you think it's from my brow?

Ella Fedonenko, MD · Answer

This is most likely a sleep wrinkle/line. I would try a half syringe of Volbella to correct this line. Sleeping on your back should also help.

Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Vertical lines on the forehead are very often related to a favored sleep position and may be referred to as "sleep lines." It's hard to evaluate brow position without showing both. Do you tend to sleep on your left side? Unlike horizontal forehead lines which form due to repetitive muscle movements involving raising the eyebrows, vertical lines form on the skin as a result of prolonged pressure and compression during sleep. Over time, these temporary lines can persist. Botox would not resolve this line as it is not caused by a muscle which can be relaxed. Altering your sleep position and using a non-cotton pillowcase such as silk or satin can help minimize friction on the skin. For further interventions feel free to schedule a consultation. Hope this helps! Esther Litenatsky AGACNP-BC on behalf of Dr. Ran Y. Rubinstein, facial plastic surgeon in Newburgh NY and Montvale, NJ.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

If the line that you submitted appears when you are animating then Botox may help to soften it.  If it is there regardless of muscle animation then Botox would not be the right treatment.  You may wish to look into Morpheus8 treatments which address overall tone and texture of the skin.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Botox can be an effective treatment for lines on the forehead, especially those that are caused by repetitive muscle movements, such as raising the eyebrows. If the line you are noticing aligns with where your brow raises, it is possible that it is a dynamic wrinkle, which Botox can help soften by relaxing the underlying muscles.

However, if the line appears more like a pigmentary change or resembles a scar, Botox may not directly address these concerns. In such cases, other treatments like laser therapy, fillers, or topical treatments might be more appropriate.

To determine if Botox is the right treatment for you, it would be best to have an in-person consultation with a dermatologist or a qualified cosmetic professional. They can assess the line and its characteristics, discuss your concerns about asymmetry in brow movement, and recommend the most suitable treatment options based on your individual needs.

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