Softening Forehead Wrinkles – Where to Start
Forehead lines are a bothersome issue for many people, young and old, making them self-conscious of the appearance of their upper face. Patients often ask us, what can I do about them, aside from brow lift surgery?
First of all, there are two types of forehead wrinkles a patient may need to address.
• Dynamic wrinkles are caused by active movement of the facial muscles.
• Static wrinkles are present without contraction of facial muscles, as if they are ‘etched’ into your face.
The neuromuscular blocking action of Botox (or Dysport) is perfectly suited to treat dynamic wrinkles. That’s why Botox injection is regarded as the best and least invasive method of addressing forehead wrinkles.
Botox may help soften static wrinkles but will not cause them to completely go away. To go beyond what Botox can achieve and further erase these wrinkles, additional procedures such as laser therapy may be appropriate.
Soft tissue fillers, Juvederm and Restylane, may also be beneficial when used in conjunction with these procedures.
