Can I get a little facelift by injection Botox in the hairline and around the face?

Hello, and thank you for your question. As a neuromodulator, Botox works by relaxing muscles to smooth out lines and wrinkles. While injecting it in the brow area can create a subtle lift, Botox does not have the ability to pull or stretch the skin to mimic the results that a facelift can provide.

I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can recommend the best procedure or combination of procedures for you. There are plenty of non-surgical skin-rejuvenating procedure options you can consider. You may combine Botox with dermal fillers to refresh your appearance – you get the wrinkle-smoothing effects from Botox and the volumizing and contouring effects from fillers.

There is also the PDO threadlift (uses dissolvable sutures to lift tissue and tighten skin for a noticeably younger appearance), or RF microneedling (Profound RF or Virtue RF) that combines the rejuvenating benefits of microneedling with the stimulation of radiofrequency (RF) energy to renew the skin from the inside out. A combination of procedures can offer optimum results as well.

The best way to determine the best approach to achieving your goals would be to schedule an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Your surgeon can assess your skin, customize the best treatment plan, and ensure the best possible outcome.

Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case it's unlikely that botox injected high in the forehead will make a positive difference - botox is a muscle relaxant so will not replicate what can be achieved by a non-surgical lift using energy based devices or filler. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes

I suggest reaching out to an expert for a formal consultation. I like to recommend my patients start a combination of facial rejuvenation treatments.

1) Skincare with products and microneedling/PRP
2) PDT Light Therapy a few times per month with growth factors
3) Laser treatments like Clear + Brilliant regularly and others (Fraxel, Moxi, Viva, CO2, Erbium, Halo) a few times per year
4) Sculptra injections a few times per year for collagen production with fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, Radiesse, and/or Bellafill
5) Thermage/Ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone-based Instalift threads for lifting
6) Botox every 2 to 3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest

Best, Dr. Emer.