What is this V shaped ridge/lump on my forehead? (photos)

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I have had this for a while. It seems to be a hard bone in a wide v shape. It looks terrible & I am wondering why I have it and what it is!

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question.This is due to corrugator or forehead muscles  and can be improved with botox.Best wishes,Dr Sajjadian

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

The V-shaped ridge is prominent Corrugator (frown) muscles.  This muscle (and its resulting ridge) can be relaxed with botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) injection.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

This is an anatomic insertion of the frontalis muscles that could be improved with BOTOX injections...

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

The line are due to muscles in forehead Botox will help. The best option would be to see a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist.

What is this V shaped ridge/lump on my forehead? (photos)

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