Forehead

One of the places where the first signs of aging are easily visible is the forehead. As we age, fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead are formed due to one of the following reasons:

• Contraction of muscles

• Loss of volume

• Effect of gravity which tends to pull the brow and eyelids downwards

• Reduction in collagen production

Today, the wrinkles and fine lines on the forehead and the drooping brows can be easily addressed through non surgical methods like Botox and Fillers and surgical methods like Forehead Lift. Depending on one’s concerns, a combination of treatments can be chosen.

Let us understand each of these procedures and the concerns they help to address in details:

1. Dermal Fillers:
As discussed earlier, with age there is a loss in volume in the forehead. This leads to concavities in the forehead and causes the bone structure to look more evident. This volume loss can be easily corrected by using Dermal Fillers.

The fillers are made up of hyaluronic acid and collagen which fill the existing wrinkles to give a convex appearance to the forehead. This addition of volume not only helps smoothen the forehead but also restores harmony in the facial structure.

What is the procedure like?
Dermal Fillers procedure is a very simple one where after assessment of your Forehead, your dermatologist will begin with the treatment by marking the places where he/she will inject the fillers. A numbing cream is usually applied before injecting the fillers to make the process pain free.

The results last for up to 15-24 months and may require certain maintenance treatments in between.
 

2. Botox
Botox can help reverse the signs of aging by paralysing the muscles that cause wrinkles by contracting. This helps to prevent formation of any creases in the skin which may lead to fine lines and wrinkles.

What is the procedure like?
Once your dermatologist has assessed the areas of your forehead that need to be injected with Botox, the procedure is conducted.