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Forehead Wrinkles (Including "Frown" Lines)

Frowning Doesn't Cause "Frown" Lines

  • Frowning Doesn't Cause "Frown" Lines
  • Blame It on the Sun
  • Treatments for a Smoother Forehead
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  • Many of my patients come into my practice believing that their forehead lines are caused by excessive worrying or frowning. I quickly explain to them that facial expressions do not cause wrinkles -- on their forehead or anywhere else. Those vertical  "frown" lines between your eyebrows (known as glabellar lines) and the vertical ones across your forehead wouldn’t be there at all if your skin hadn't become damaged by the sun. They're the result of facial muscles interacting with sun-damaged skin.

    Blame It on the Sun

    Children move their facial muscles all day long. They don’t get lines or wrinkles. Forehead folds and (other facial wrinkles) occur because of the damage the sun inflicts on our skin's collagen and elastin matrix. The sun breaks down that matrix, leaving skin thinner, saggier, and less able to regain its former, tighter contour.

    Treatments for a Smoother Forehead

    Because forehead wrinkles -- both the verticle and the horizontal ones -- are formed (but not caused!) by muscle movement, using a muscle relaxer, like Botox or Dysport, is an effective way of minimizing their appearance. For very deep lines, a dermal filler, such as Restylane or Juvederm, may also be needed. These treatments are temporary. For lasting results, you'll need to repeat them every few months or so.

    You may also be interested in the following treatments: Laser Skin Resurfacing, Fractional Laser Resurfacing, IPL, Radiofrequency Rejuvenation, Evolence or other Injectables/ Dermal Fillers.

    Last Modified: October 12, 2009

    Forehead Wrinkles Reviews

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     Still deciding if I like or not.

    I received Dysport less than two weeks ago and have made an appt to go back and receive a [more]
    Irving, TX   Sep 16, 2011

     Love it

    Less sting, no bleeding. Lasts longer than Botox and is cheaper!
    Chapel Hill, NC   Aug 12, 2011

     mixed Dysport experience

    I am 55 and have the severe line in between my eyebrows that makes me look angry all the time. I had [more]
    Severna Park, MD   Jun 25, 2011

     mixed Dysport experience

    I am 55 and have the severe line in between my eyebrows that makes me look angry all the time. I had [more]
    Severna Park, MD   Jun 25, 2011

     Fraxel Treatments in process ...

    These treatments are scary ... One only realizes how scary just before the Dermatologist puts the [more]
    Cape Town, SC   Jun 19, 2011

     Happy so far

    I just got it done today. This is my first time. I noticed a difference within hours. The nurse [more]
    Raleigh, NC   May 26, 2011

     i'm very impressed

    i have had botox a few times in the past, but its been 2 years since my last treatment, i went to [more]
    Roswell, GA   May 20, 2011

     Love It!

    I love Dysport. I had been using Botox with great results, so I was hesitant on trying something [more]
    Morgantown, WV   May 13, 2011

     Happy so far!

    My first time with anything "cosmetic" and I just turned 49. I do not have the typical "11's" [more]
    Sacrament, CA   May 03, 2011

     What a lift!

    I love the effect that Dysport has done for me thus far! I noticed results within hours and it keeps [more]
    Salt Lake City, UT   Mar 26, 2011

     "Never again"

    I had botox a couple of times before. But after this last experiance never again!!!!! Eight days [more]
    21921, MD   Mar 21, 2011

     lopsided eyes and droopy eyelids...I wont get Dysport again

    I thought I was getting a great deal and now my eyelids are drooping and lopsided and this is one [more]
    Washington, DC   Mar 20, 2011

     Amazing Results With Sculptra

    I wanted to get an eye lift without going through surgery. I discussed numerous options with my [more]
    Highland Park, IL   Jan 18, 2011

     Awesome Botox in Albuquerque

    I had my entire forehead, between my eyebrows, and crow's feet done. The Dr. did my injections. I [more]
    Albuquerque, NM   Dec 11, 2010

     Avid Botox User

    I go in about 3 times a year to get Botox injected into my forehead. I have been doing this for the [more]
    Santa Fe, NM   Oct 05, 2010

     Dysport Worked Great

    I've had Botox a half dozen times or more between two different doctors. Though my regular [more]
    Beverly Hills, CA   Sep 04, 2010

     I switched.

    I have been using Botox and decided to try dysport because of the rebate currently being offered. I [more]
    Denver, CO   Jun 12, 2010

     jenniferli

    i had the dysport 160units injected crows feet between eyes and forehead i must say it [more]
    Hackensack, NJ   May 25, 2010

     Great Dysport Experience

    Dysport was a great decision, because it was something I wanted to do for a long time, but just [more]
    Plano, TX   May 18, 2010

     Will Be Getting Botox Again

    Botox was a good thing to do because it really changed my life. I believe that anyone should do it [more]
    Irvine, CA   May 14, 2010

     DYSPORT

    This is the first time I used Dysport. My doctor did not tell me the risk of this drug. After 2 [more]
    Pasadena, CA   May 07, 2010

     Hate it

    I had Dysport 3 weeks ago immediately following injection I became extremely nauseated lasted few [more]
    Santa Barbara, CA   May 02, 2010

     i have tried botox and dysport

    I tried botox and was happy with it. It lasted about 4 months. I did the forehead only and it costs [more]
    Charlotte, NC   Apr 24, 2010

     Caused my eyebrows to drop

    Please start off with a small amount. It spreads and will cause unanticipated areas to turn off. My [more]
    Carmichael, CA   Apr 24, 2010

     Satisfied with Dysport

    I had a wonderful experience with Dysport and will absolutely be doing it again when it wears off. I [more]
    Portland, OR   Mar 28, 2010

     First Experience with Dysport a Good One

    I had dysport injected between my eyebrows and on my forehead. This was the first time that I tried [more]
    Boulder, CO   Mar 12, 2010

     Great Dysport Experience

    I went in for my usual botox regimen last week and ended up getting injected with Dysport (on [more]
    St.Paul, MN   Mar 08, 2010

     Dysport

    Dysport is horrible! This is my first experience with treatment for wrinkle removal. I went in for [more]
    Cameron Park, CA   Feb 21, 2010

     Had a really bad experiece with DYSPORT

    My eyelid slightly dropped about a couple days after and a week later my eyelids became so swollen [more]
    Syosset, NY   Feb 08, 2010

     Dysport Convert

    I've been getting botox injected for my forehead lines for many years and have been a strong [more]
    New York City, NY   Dec 08, 2009

     So Far, Dysport is Great

    I had Dysport injections about 2 weeks ago. So far my forehead looks great and I haven't had any [more]
    Yonkers, NY   Dec 01, 2009

     Terrible Experience - left me with super puffy eyes

    Dysport was used on my forehead for the lines in between my eyebrows. Instead of the normal botox [more]
    Pittsburgh, PA   Dec 01, 2009

     Results Just As Good

    I have had Botox injections before and always really liked the results. I wanted to continue with it [more]
    Bethesda, MD   Nov 13, 2009

     Great Dysport Results

    I moved to a new area and my new doctor recommended that I try Dysport instead of Botox. I tried it [more]
    Dallas, TX   Nov 04, 2009

     Great Results Every Time With Botox

    I have gotten Botox done a number of times now and I feel like my experience just keeps getting [more]
    Miami, FL   May 01, 2009

     Why Did I Wait So Long??

    I always have taken good care of my skin, but lately the wrinkles that had developed across my [more]
    Tustin, CA   Apr 15, 2009
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