Dimple on top of forehead - I don't want Botox, how can I make it go away? (photo)

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HI I HAVE THIS DIMPLE ON TOP OF MY FOREHEAD DEEPENS WHEN I FROWN AND ON CERTAIN LIGHTINGS AND STILL SHOWS ON RELAXED FACE. I HAD THIS PROBLEM A YR AGO BUT FOR SOME REASON IT JUST WENT AWAY ON ITS OWN. NOW, I NOTICED THAT IT’S BACK RIGHT AFTER I HAD MY PRK I’M NOT SURE WHY. WILL IT GO AWAY AGAIN ON ITS OWN? HAVE I DONE SOMETHING BEFORE THAT MADE IT GO AWAY LIKE LOSING WEIGHT, EXERCISE, MOISTURIZER OR FACIAL MASSAGE?? I’M ONLY 22 AND I DON’T WANT TO UNDERGO BOTOX

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

A cohesive, low viscosity HA filler can work well for elevating & smoothing a forehead dimple. BUT you must consult with an very experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist injector, since the forehead has a rich and interconnected vascular anatomy, a situation that should not be left to the hands of a novice, inexperienced injectors accustomed to the simple filler treatment for ordinary smile lines. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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