I am self-conscious of the lines on my forehead and am desperately looking for a way to reduce them however I am a 29 year old actress and am cautious of using botox. Is it possible to get such a treatment where the muscles are weakened but not totally paralysed so expressions are still possible?
Can I Still Move my Forehead After Botox?
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Yes, if you have an experienced plastic surgeon do this procedure you will still be able to move your forehead. Botox will relax your forehead lines without freezing all movement. The Botox dose administered should be customized to each patient.
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Good question. With an experienced injector, it is possible to receive Botox injections that look natural and not
overdone. Normal facial expressions can still be made because Botox
reduces muscle activity but does not radically change it. Botox is best injected by a certified plastic
surgeon or dermatologist.
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It is important to find an injector who has experience treated the area. You can still retain your natural facial movement, as long as the treatment has been performed properly.
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Most physicians would never inject the amount of Botox it would take to completely "freeze" your forehead muscles, making expressions look different. Instead, your doctor will inject in precise locations to target the muscle and relax it, without making you unable to express yourself through facial movements. If you make sure to express these concerns to your physician, they will have a good idea of your expectations and you'll be satisfied with the outcome. At such a young age, you'll do very well with even just a small amount of product. Thousands of actors and actresses have Botox and you'd never notice it. Best of luck!
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Absolutely! Many of my patients in NYC are on stage, in film, or on TV. Many others who are not actors, do not want to look plastic or like they are wearing a mask. Botox can and should be used to provide a natural but relaxed appearance. Forehead lines can be treated unless there is already a significant sagging of the forehead from the aging process. If Botox were used when the forehead were dropping then the relaxed forehead would not be able to help lift up the forehead and the eyebrows and eyelids can droop. This would be terrible for an actor. Low dose units spaced apart and not throughout the forehead is the goal.
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If the treatment is done appropriately, one can still have facial expression while maintaining a relatively smooth forehead. It is best to start conservatively with the amount of neuromodulator used, as more can always be added.
Every face is different, as are everyone's goals, but a Botox treatment on the forehead should be able to relax forehead lines without completely freezing your face. My goal with most patients is to smooth/soften the problematic lines, but allow them to move their eyebrows up and down several millimeters - just not enough to make creases in their skin.
I would recommend finding an experienced physician you trust, and starting slowly.
Usually, there is some movement after treatment of the forehead with botox. The injections are typically customized to each patient.
Absolutely, it is possible to have botulinum toxin and still move your forehead!
The dose and site of injections is customised to each patient. If I were treating you I would assess which lines are problematic for you, which would allow me to work out where to put the injections. Then we would discuss what degree of softening you are after, and start with a low dose. I'd ask you to come back in 2 weeks after the initial injections so we could both assess whether you were happy with the result. If you felt the results were too subtle I'd recommend a top-up at the 2 week visit. If you were delighted with the result you wouldn't need a top-up. In the unlikely event that you felt the results were too much we'd know that the initial dose was too high and it would take a couple of months before the effect wore off.
I recommend starting with a low dose, because it can always be topped up. After 1-3 treatments it's generally possible to predict what dose is "right" for you, so you won't usually need the 2 week review.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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