What is the best filler to correct the indent in my forehead? (Photo)

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I want to get forehead fillers to fix the indent in my forehead. What is this called and what is the best filler option for it?

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Tiger,Injecting filler in the forehead can be very dangerous even the the hands of the best, most experienced facial filler injecting physicians. Your risks include blindness and tissue loss (necrosis from vascular compromise.)  I would only use a filler that is reversible such as a hyaluronic acid filler (Voluma, Restylane Lyft.)  The use of filler in this area is off label, and great caution must be used.  Be sure that you choose your injecting physician most carefully, this is again a potentially very dangerous area to inject.  Good luck and be well.Dr. PEncino, CA

Charles Cheng, MD · Answer

I echo Dr. Persky's warnings. Blindness is  a rare but most likely non-reversable event.
Outside the US, there are a lot more choices. Voluma and Restylane Defyne are not the most ideal firmness. This is something you will need to explore and discuss with the expert in your area.

Trilogy Medical Center - Midvale · Answer

Hi there. Thanks for your question and photos. There may be a muscular component to the part right above your brows. Have you had Botox/Dysport/etc. to this area before? If not, that's what I would try first. The procerus and corrugator muscles can become quite pronounced in some people, leading to a heavier "Neanderthal" brow. Quieting these down consistently will make them smaller over time, hopefully to the point that you aren't bothered by your profile! As for fillers, this can be a really difficult area to fill and can even be dangerous. If choosing filler, make sure a reversible filler is used and placed down on bone by an experienced injector.
Hope this helps!
@DrKatNP.trilogy

Ray Bayati, MD · Answer

HelloWe have options available depends on what your goals are.for short term 6-18 months we ahve fillers Hyaluronic acids can be injected to add volume and improve the forehead.I also feel bellafill may be better choice for you since lasting long and give a natural look. in-office consultation is necessary to determine the best optionAll the best

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Forehead volume loss can be treated using a hyaluronic acid based filler like Restylane Defyne or Restylane.

Mayli Davis, MD · Answer

Hello,
I agree with that the indention could just be a normal variation in the skull.  It could also be you have relatively larger protrusion of the muscles in the glabella.  Filler should be done carefully and a little at a time.  Restylane Defyne is an option as it blends easily.  If there is glabella muscle hypertrophy, then adding Botox in that area may help also.  Thanks for your question.

David P. Melamed, MD · Answer

This is a normal skull variation or possibly a congenital skull indentation.  There are 5 fillers currently available in the USA, Versa, RHA, Juvederm, Restylane and Belotero. Although these products are FDA cleared for use on various body areas, none is FDA approved for the forehead.  Therefore any recommendation is based on experience and knowledge. I recommend using Versa as it is pre-hydrated and has a medium level of elasticity. It can be safely injected with cannula and will not deform over time.

What is the best filler to correct the indent in my forehead? (Photo)

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