Hi, I am a 29 year old male and i took Accutane (Roaccutane) a lot as a teenager to help with severe acne. As a result of this i have deep wrinkles on forehead and a lot less collagen in my skin then what others my age would have. I do at home microneedling with vitamin c and i use hyaluronic acid, retinol and different face moisturizers. Would Botox be an effective treatment for these types of wrinkles or would my skin be too thin for it to have an effect?
February 23, 2023
Answer: Forehead Lines / Wrinkles -- Neuromodulators (Botox/Dysport/Xeomin/Jeuveau), Fillers (Belotero) + Lasers/Microneedling/PRP Neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau) and soft tissue fillers like Belotero can improve the appearance of the forehead by reducing lines, wrinkles and folds. Deeper lines and wrinkles need a combination approach with Botox, fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 23, 2023
Answer: Forehead Lines / Wrinkles -- Neuromodulators (Botox/Dysport/Xeomin/Jeuveau), Fillers (Belotero) + Lasers/Microneedling/PRP Neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau) and soft tissue fillers like Belotero can improve the appearance of the forehead by reducing lines, wrinkles and folds. Deeper lines and wrinkles need a combination approach with Botox, fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Botox + Filler For Deep Forehead "Worry Lines" Unfortunately, I am hardly surprised at the lack of success with the microneedling and the topicals used, since they really don't address the two major factors contributing to the development of these lines. The two primary components that contribute to the formation of deeply etched-in horizontal forehead "worry lines." The underlying muscles of expression are responsible for the wrinkles, which after time leave their marks as "etched-in" creases within the overlying "fabric" of the skin. So, in order to really deal with this problem, both issues should ideally be addressed. First, an appropriate cohesive, low viscosity filler an be injected to elevate and smooth the existing lines and then Botox can be used to quiet the activity of the underlying muscles that are the major contributors to their formation. You would do well to consult an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and best of luck.
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Botox + Filler For Deep Forehead "Worry Lines" Unfortunately, I am hardly surprised at the lack of success with the microneedling and the topicals used, since they really don't address the two major factors contributing to the development of these lines. The two primary components that contribute to the formation of deeply etched-in horizontal forehead "worry lines." The underlying muscles of expression are responsible for the wrinkles, which after time leave their marks as "etched-in" creases within the overlying "fabric" of the skin. So, in order to really deal with this problem, both issues should ideally be addressed. First, an appropriate cohesive, low viscosity filler an be injected to elevate and smooth the existing lines and then Botox can be used to quiet the activity of the underlying muscles that are the major contributors to their formation. You would do well to consult an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and best of luck.
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