Botox injection for forehead wrinkles

Wrinkles are one of the consequences of skin aging. They gradually mark the different areas of our face. Expression or dynamic wrinkles are visible when muscles contract. Static wrinkles are visible in inactivity and occur when expression lines deepen enough to leave creases at rest.

The upper third of the face is often the first affected by expression lines. Horizontal folds appear at the level of the forehead, accompanied by small vertical lines between the two eyebrows and which define the famous frown line .

• The repeated expressions of our face contract our muscles daily and this from an early age, hence the early onset of forehead wrinkles.
• Over time, the skin lacks support and firmness, it becomes thinner and marks more easily. This is secondary to lower production of hyaluronic acid , collagen and elastin.

To deal with sagging skin and correct these folds often considered unsightly, several medical solutions are available to you. Injectable solutions, hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin, have shown their effectiveness in erasing a large number of skin imperfections, including dark circles and wrinkles.

Injectable solutions bypass the invasive techniques of surgery with the promise of a natural result. Botulinum toxin injections , as the Botox trade name is called, are a reliable and safe practice. Nevertheless, handling Botox is a gesture that requires experience and extreme precision through the injection technique and the right quantity to be administered.

Botox is a myorelaxant product that has the property of neutralizing muscle contraction by acting on nerve transmission. The skin no longer undergoes the repeated solicitations of facial expressions, giving a relaxed appearance. Your expressive potential is completely preserved.

Botox is also indicated as a preventive measure to anticipate the appearance of wrinkles.

Any medical act requires a first consultation upstream. At Skin Marceau, we welcome you to our clinic in Paris for a first contact. We take the time to understand your motivations and precisely determine your expectations to establish a personalized care protocol.

A complete and targeted interview allows us to eliminate any contraindications to Botox treatment : neuromuscular pathologies, known allergies, certain medications, etc. It is essential that you provide us with your medical and surgical history as well as any previous cosmetic treatments .

The injection of botulinum toxin in the forehead takes place on an outpatient basis, that is to say that no hospitalization is necessary. The gesture is simple, fast and almost painless. Depending on the volume to be injected, the session lasts between fifteen and thirty minutes.

Redness and slight swelling may appear in the injected area but dissipate quickly in the following hours .

The results are visible after a few days but optimally appreciable after a week, the time for the product to be completely assimilated. Forehead wrinkles are smoothed and the skin regains its suppleness. The forehead is rested and refreshed, the face is relaxed and visibly rejuvenated. Expressions of concern and severity disappear. You observe a real youthful look .

Botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid help reduce the signs of skin aging while maintaining natural facial expressions. The expertise associated with a meticulous choice of the necessary doses allow a harmonious and delicate rendering and thus avoid the frozen effect .

No social eviction is recommended, but it is advisable to move away from any exposure to the sun and sources of heat (such as hammams and hot baths) and to avoid any mechanical stress.

Be careful not to massage the injected area to ensure even results and prevent the product from dispersing. Wearing a headband or helmet is also prohibited during the first 24 hours. These preventive measures promote an optimal healing process.

During your first consultation, we will give you the list of precautions and contraindications to follow.

Botulinum toxin, like hyaluronic acid, is an absorbable product, hence the reversibility of its effects. On the forehead, the results of Botox injections can last up to 6 months. It is therefore essential to plan maintenance sessions to maintain lasting effects. Most often, these sessions take place twice a year.

To correct forehead wrinkles, the injection of one vial costs 450 euros. Prices change according to the number of syringes used.