Are Restylane injections the solution for a vertical forehead indentation? Is it a costly procedure? (Photo)

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I am a 46 yr old, African American female. I have a vertical forehead indentation with some hyperpigmentation. It started as a mark . My mother was told it was a birthmark. During my highschool years, an indentation was noticeable. I would love to get this even out and make it less noticeable.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

You likely have en coup de sabre which is a localized form of scleroderma/morphea. If it is stable (not growing or changing), then injecting fillers in the indentation can be quite effective and I have treated a number of people this way with good success. The hyperpigmentation can be treated by your dernatologist with various fading agents including ideally a modified Kligman's formulation. Most importantly, seek a highly trained physician injector (e.g. dermatologist) for optimal results and safety.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

But you most likely have is an immunologic disorder within an appearance called Morphoea en coup de sabre. It is a condition where there is some slow progression and loss of fat in the forehead which continues into the scalp. In my experience, fat grafting has helped such patients a great deal, making them look much more normal and smooth. I hope this helps in good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.

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