Will your forehead still be able to move after Botox injection?

Hi @fml1937! This is a great question. I recommend consulting a master injection to discuss your goals and to discuss how neurotoxins work. That being said, the more units added, the more "frozen" the area gets. If you want less of a frozen look, I recommend being transparent with your injector and discussing that your want to be able to move your forehead. Best of luck to you!

How "frozen" the area is when treated with a neurotoxin really depends on how many units are used. If someone wants a frozen look, then they can achieve this with more units. If you are wanting to just relax the movement and improve the lines slightly, then you do not have to use as many units in the area. Your injector should be able to talk to you about how many units they feel would benefit you.

Back when I first started injecting Botox for cosmetic reasons in 1991, much still had to be learned about injection techniques and best dosing and concentrations. All too often, novice, inexperienced injectors at the time (and many even still today) used cookbook concentrations of Botox and cookbook techniques that all-too-frequently left people with the very unnatural inability to raise their eyebrows and forehead or the inability to frown and even with high arched eyebrows that were dubbed the "Spock" look after the famous Star Trek character Mr. Spock. Fortunately, it didn't take long before experienced injectors strove for natural looking results that allowed for smoother skin at rest, while retaining the natural ability to emote expressively. Bottom line: Make sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist (Yes, cosmetic dermatologists are responsible for the development of well over 95% of all nonsurgical rejuvenation procedures popular today, such as fillers, energy-based devices, Botox, etc.). Hope this helps and best of luck.

Hello, thank you for your question. Typically the effects of Botox last 3-4 months, the product will wear off gradually over this time. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

The muscle movement after Botox is highly dependent on the dose administered and the placement of the injections.  You should have a conversation with your injector about your desired result.  When my patients desire a natural look, I inject higher on the forehead and use a lower dose. I hope this helps. 

Thank you for your question.The movement in the forehead after injections, depends on the amount of Botox that is injected. If it is your first time, I would recommend starting with a lower amount to see if you even like the results. You can always add more, but if you put a lot in at the beginning you cannot take it out.

Thank you for sharing your question. Botox injections in the forehead are particularly tricky. You can have a frozen appearance or have excessive elevation of your eyebrows with increased wrinkling of the lower forehead area. Choose an experienced board-certified physician for your treatments. Good luck!

Thank you so much for your question! You should still be able to move your forehead after Botox  injections. Always make sure you consult with an experienced injector to make sure you are getting the results you desire. You can always make a follow up appointment after 2 weeks to assess your results. 

When ever you consider a cosmetic treatment it is important for you to share your concerns and goals for the treatment. Doctors cannot read minds! Some patients do not want any movement. Other patients like some. So yes the patterns and amount used will vary from patient to patient.

Thank  you for your question! It is absolutely possible to retain some movement after Botox has been injected in the forehead. Some patients prefer a more natural looking result with Botox and others prefer to be a little more "frozen". Discuss your options with your injector. We wish you the best!