What is this vertical ridge in the center of my forehead? After Botox I still can't get rid of it.

September 8, 2014
Asked By:Likefinewine in Las Vegas, NV

I had botox in my corrugator muscles. After great results from that, I noticed this vertical ridge in the center of my forehead was still there but looked worse. Maybe because everything else smoothed out except for that ridge. When I try to frown it seems the muscles on either side of the ridge cause it to look deeper. Is it my frontalis muscle that needs botox to smooth it out? Will filling it with a Hyaluronic acid filler be the best bet? My injector doesn't want to do anything about it.

Answers (12)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
October 1, 2014

Answer: It appears as though the indentation is worse when frowning.

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
October 1, 2014

Answer: It appears as though the indentation is worse when frowning.

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
September 10, 2014

Answer: Ridge on Forehead

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 10, 2014

Answer: Ridge on Forehead

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 9, 2014

Answer: Dermal Fillers in the forehead

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 9, 2014

Answer: Dermal Fillers in the forehead

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Botox

Everything you need to know about Botox

  • 97% worth it
  • 5.8k reviews
  • Avg cost: $555
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
September 9, 2014

Answer: Central forehead depression after Botox.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 9, 2014

Answer: Central forehead depression after Botox.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
October 13, 2014

Answer: Vertical ridge in the center of my forehead -- Botox and filler

MOST RECENT
October 13, 2014

Answer: Vertical ridge in the center of my forehead -- Botox and filler

Recommended reading

Botox

Everything you need to know about Botox

  • 97% worth it
  • 5.8k reviews
  • Avg cost: $555
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT