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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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     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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