Botox injection for forehead wrinkles

Botox®, or botulinum toxin, is a leading product in aesthetic medicine for reducing the signs of ageing on the face. Botox® is a particularly effective injectable solution for correcting forehead wrinkles. These fairly regular but unattractive lines become more apparent with age, which is responsible for skin ageing.

The benefits of Botox for forehead wrinkles

Erasing forehead wrinkles is a frequent reason for consultation in aesthetic medicine. They are expression lines, and can appear as early as the age of 25. There are horizontal wrinkles running across the forehead, and a vertical lion's wrinkle between the eyebrows. The forehead muscles are in constant use, and each time they contract they pull the skin above the eyebrows into horizontal folds. Skin ageing then causes the skin to sag. Its collagen and elastin content diminishes, which encourages wrinkles to form. The skin becomes less supple and less toned, thinner and more easily marked. Thanks to its muscle-relaxing properties, Botox® acts directly on the frontalis muscleand prevents the repeated contractions that cause wrinkles. Botulinum toxin puts the muscles at rest, while preserving the face's natural facial expressions. Injection techniques are meticulous, avoiding as far as possible any frozen appearance. Botox® is indicated for the treatment of expression lines, but also as a preventive measure to delay their appearance.

How a botulinum toxin forehead injection with Dr Hayot works

Dr Hayot welcomes you for an initial discussion to understand your needs and expectations. He will send you a treatment protocol tailored to your needs. The treatment is contraindicated for pregnant women and, as a precaution, for nursing mothers. Botulinum toxin injections are not recommended in cases of neuromuscular disease or allergy to any of its components. Botox® is not recommended when taking anticoagulants. The session takes place in the doctor's office. The injection is quick and virtually painless. Depending on your sensitivity, application of an anaesthetic cream prior to the session will reduce the sensation of pain. You can resume your usual activities as soon as the session is over.

Results of Botox injections for forehead wrinkles

The skin is visibly smoother after treatment. Some localised redness and or bruising may appear in the affected area, but these disappear rapidly as the skin heals. In the hours following the injection, it's advisable not to move your head too much, bend over or lie down, to avoid the product dissipating badly. Results are noticeable within 3 days and complete within 15 days. A touch-up may be necessary if the product has not diffused properly. Wrinkles are lastingly and naturally reduced. The face looks younger and more rested, and the features less tired. The effects of Botox® last up to 6 months. After that, a maintenance session is needed to sustain the benefits.

Botox injections for the forehead: Dr Hayot's prices

At the initial consultation, Dr Hayot will provide you with a personalised quotation. The cost varies according to the product used and the dose injected. Botox® treatment is purely aesthetic in purpose and is not covered by social security.