Depression in Forehead, Shows from Front and Profile (Not a Wrinkle)?

Question

I have a depression, or hollow indent, in the center of my forehead. It is between, but a bit above, my eye brows. It's not a wrinkle, and it is almost circular in shape....it's not cute, definitely makes me look older! What is this and how can I have it treated? It shows up the worst in photos, but I can see it face-on in the mirror, or even in profile. I would say this has developed within the last 12 months.

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

A localized form of Scleroderma may cause forehead depressions. I would recommend a consultation with a dermatologist.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Without pictures or seeing you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice.  However, if you have an indentation, then a dermal filler such as Juvederm may be helpful to smooth out the area.

	 

	Good Luck.

Jill Tomlinson, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

It's important to try to work out what might have caused the depression, as if it has only developed in the last 12 months it may still be getting worse. Diagnosing the cause will help determine the appropriate treatment and also help to predict how long the result of any treatment will last. What you have described is not particularly common, which limits the reliability of any advice or suggestions that you can be given without a face-to-face consultation.

	Indentations can definitely be augmented with a dermal filler or fat grafting. A dermal filler will give more predictable and reliable results than fat grafting for a localised indentation and is likely to be better for the problem you have described.

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

Filler such as Perlane, Restylane, Juvaderm or Radiesse may correct the dimple if the skin is soft and pliable.  Subcision is another option for permanent correction of some dimples.

Houtan Chaboki, MD · Answer

A forehead depression may be treated for appropriate patients by augmenting for filling the depressed area. However, as other plastic surgeons have stated, first one must determine the cause or reason for the dimple. Speak with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon in your area. Best of luck.

	Dr. Chaboki

Depression in Forehead, Shows from Front and Profile (Not a Wrinkle)?

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Answer: Filler such as Perlane, Restylane, Juvaderm or Radiesse may correct the dimple. Subcision is another option.

Answer: Filler such as Perlane, Restylane, Juvaderm or Radiesse may correct the dimple. Subcision is another option.

Answer: Forehead Depression

Answer: Forehead Depression

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Depression in Forehead, Shows from Front and Profile (Not a Wrinkle)?

Answers (7)

Answer: Filler such as Perlane, Restylane, Juvaderm or Radiesse may correct the dimple. Subcision is another option.

Answer: Filler such as Perlane, Restylane, Juvaderm or Radiesse may correct the dimple. Subcision is another option.

Answer: Forehead Depression

Answer: Forehead Depression

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