BOTOX® Cosmetic & the Forehead

One of the most frustrating cosmetic issues that many men and women must deal with is the presence and appearance of wrinkles on the face. These wrinkles and fine lines can be the product of age or lifestyle. While these skin blemishes can seem unsightly for many people, the reality is that they are simply a part of life. However, that does not mean that you need to sit back and let them take away from the smooth and clean beauty of your face.

While there are numerous cosmetic surgeries and treatments that can help alleviate the presence and appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face, one of the most well-known and effective treatments is BOTOX® Cosmetic. Below, we will explore some of the benefits and details about BOTOX® Cosmetic, especially as it relates to helping to correct wrinkles on the forehead.  

Why Do I Have Wrinkles on My Forehead?

Even though wrinkles and fine lines pose no health risks, they can still severely detract from the aesthetic beauty of your face. There are two different types of wrinkles: static wrinkles and dynamic wrinkles. Static wrinkles are the kind that are present all the time. These are often the result of aging. As your skin gets older, the collagen and elastin break down. These are essential elements to the strength and health of your skin, and without them, the skin loses some of its stability, which results in sagging skin and the development of wrinkles and fine lines. Dynamic wrinkles, however, are not the effect of age. Instead, dynamic wrinkles are caused by continuous contractions in your muscles. These types of wrinkles are related more to your lifestyle than your age.

Many of the common areas in which dynamic wrinkles appear are around the mouth, around the eyes, and on the forehead. This is because your muscles contract when you smile, frown, laugh, and squint your eyes. Where dermal fillers and surgical procedures like a facelift or brow lift can treat static wrinkles, the best and most trusted treatment for dynamic wrinkles are neuromodulators like BOTOX® Cosmetic.

 

What Is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is one of the most popular treatments available. The essential ingredient in the BOTOX® Cosmetic solution is botulinum toxin-A, which is a neurotoxin. Neurotoxins work by temporarily blocking signals from your muscles to your brain. Essentially, BOTOX® Cosmetic works by temporarily paralyzing the targeted muscles, keeping them from contracting and causing wrinkles and fine lines to form.
 
BOTOX® Cosmetic is such a trusted and popular cosmetic treatment option for wrinkle reduction because of the stunning results offered as well as the various areas on the face in which it can be used.

 
For forehead wrinkles that are caused by squinting and other common facial expressions, BOTOX® Cosmetic can give you the smooth skin to help revitalize your facial appearance and bring back a youthfulness to your entire face.

 

The Benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic

Besides the stunning and rejuvenating results that BOTOX® Cosmetic offers, there are many other positive aspects and benefits to this treatment. Some of these are:

• Nearly immediate results
  
• Minimally invasive treatment
• Little to no pain and discomfort
  
• No downtime
• Relatively inexpensive cosmetic procedure

How Long Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Last in the Forehead?

Most patients will see improvement in the quality and appearance of their forehead one to two days after their treatment. Over the next several weeks, you will see continued improvement to your skin. It is important to note that BOTOX® Cosmetic results are not permanent. Most patients can expect to see their effects lasting anywhere from three to four months, though some patients have experienced results that last even longer. To help prolong your BOTOX® Cosmetic results, it is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle, which includes diet, exercise, and a good skincare routine. Other ways to help prolong your results on your forehead include staying out of direct sunlight, wearing sunscreen, and wearing sunglasses to prevent squinting.  

Other Uses for BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a truly versatile treatment. Not only can you expect smooth and rejuvenated skin on your forehead, but this treatment can be used effectively on multiple areas of your face to help correct numerous cosmetic issues that can affect the natural beauty of your appearance. The area between your mouth and nose is especially susceptible to dynamic wrinkles. One of the most common types of wrinkles that many men and women of various ages experience are marionette lines and wrinkles at the corners of your mouth. Other types of wrinkles around your mouth and nose include smoker’s lines. Around the eyes and nose, many people experience crow’s feet, frown lines, and bunny lines. Sagging eyebrows and neck bands can also be treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic injectables.  

What Can BOTOX® Achieve?

Despite many misconceptions, there is a difference between BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic. While BOTOX® Cosmetic is for aesthetic purposes, BOTOX® can be used for other therapeutic concerns. It still acts in the same way, and it is still FDA approved, but BOTOX® is used to treat other conditions that are not on the face. BOTOX® can relieve migraines and muscle pain, it can help with overactive bladder and excessive sweating, and it can also decrease teeth grinding (bruxism). Undergoing a thorough consultation to receive BOTOX® for any of these concerns listed above is beneficial to your health and well-being. We will be able to determine the best course of action for your specific needs at this time.  

For more information about BOTOX® Cosmetic at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, please call our office at 561-234-4026 or fill out our online contact form.