Horizontal forehead lines come from a single muscle, the one that raises your brows, and that creates the central tension in treating them. Relax it enough to smooth the lines and you also reduce how much it lifts your brow, which is why a heavy or hooded feeling after forehead treatment is the most common complaint patients bring from previous injectors. The work is finding the dose that softens without dropping.
Sam Assassa, MD is an affiliate member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and has taught injectable technique to physicians in more than 15 countries. He founded Beverly Hills Aesthetics in 1995, is board certified in Internal Medicine, and has performed more than 25,000 aesthetic procedures.
Why Worry Lines Develop
Over time, with every frown, squint, or raised eyebrow, our facial muscles contract, leading to the development of lines on our forehead. Initially, these lines are dynamic, which means they only appear during facial expressions. But as time progresses and with the natural aging process, our skin loses its elasticity, and these lines become static—visible even without facial movements.
How Botox® Treats Forehead and Worry Lines
Botox® is one of the most established treatments in non-surgical aesthetics, and forehead lines are among the uses it carries formal approval for. Botox® is FDA approved for horizontal forehead lines at a dose of 20 units placed in the frontalis muscle, which means the dosing rests on published guidance rather than on an injector’s preference. What that dose does in a given patient still depends on muscle strength and on how much movement they want to keep.
- Short Appointment: Treatment involves a series of very fine injections and is usually finished in ten to twenty minutes.
- Little Downtime: Most patients return to normal activity immediately, with any redness or swelling at the injection sites typically settling within a few hours.
- Gradual Onset: The effect begins developing at three to seven days and reaches full expression at around two weeks, so results are judged at the two week mark rather than the day after.
- Duration: Results generally last three to four months, after which movement returns gradually and treatment is repeated.
- Muscle Specific: The treatment relaxes the muscle creating the lines rather than treating the skin, which is why placement matters more than dose.
Trust Your Face to an Expert
When it comes to your face, there’s no room for compromise. Dr. Sam Assassa, M.D., is a renowned non-surgical aesthetic cosmetic specialist who has been serving the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles communities for years. His expertise, coupled with a keen artistic eye, ensures that you receive results that are not just transformative but also natural-looking.
Learn More About Getting a Smooth Forehead
If worry lines are dampening your confidence or making you appear older than you feel, it’s time to consider Botox® as your solution. With its proven track record and the expertise of Dr. Assassa, you can achieve that smooth, youthful forehead you’ve always desired. Contact us to schedule a consultation. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve you and bring out the best version of you!
For more information or to find out the right option for you, call Beverly Hills Aesthetics at 424-284-8933 Or Request a Complimentary Consultation with Dr. Assassa. We look forward to meeting you.