A doctor-performed treatment to soften the horizontal lines across the forehead. M1 Med Beauty treats forehead wrinkles at our Sydney CBD and Melbourne CBD clinics using two different approaches depending on what is causing the lines. Every treatment is performed by an AHPRA-registered doctor. Free consultations.
Forehead wrinkles are the horizontal lines that appear across the upper face. They form primarily due to the activity of the frontalis muscle, which lifts the brows whenever the face moves. Repeated muscle contractions fold the skin in the same areas, and over time the folds can become more noticeable even when the face is at rest.
The appearance of forehead lines can vary depending on individual facial movements, the timing of line formation, skin condition, and genetic factors. Treatment approaches are determined based on the underlying muscle activity and skin characteristics. Individual results may vary.
M1 Med Beauty offers two approaches for forehead wrinkles. Most patients are treated with the first approach alone. A smaller number benefit from combining both. Your doctor will assess which makes sense for your specific pattern of lines at consultation.
A doctor-performed treatment may be used to address forehead lines associated with muscle movement by targeting activity in the frontalis muscle. By reducing muscle activity, the repeated folding of the skin in this area may be reduced, which can influence the appearance of existing lines.
Changes, if they occur, typically develop gradually and can vary between individuals. Treatment plans and the need for repeat sessions depend on individual factors and can be discussed during a consultation with a qualified doctor.
For forehead lines that are very deep and set into the skin, or for patients where the forehead has lost structural volume with age, a volumising treatment can be placed directly within the lines to treat them from below. This approach is less commonly used for the forehead on its own, but can complement the first approach for deeper, more established creasing. Your doctor will advise on whether this adds value for your skin at consultation.
Some patients benefit from both treatments at the same appointment. The first approach can reduce the muscle activity that created the lines; the volumising treatment addresses structural depth in the lines that remain. Your doctor will be straightforward at consultation about whether a combination is genuinely worthwhile for your face or whether a single approach is sufficient.
Most patients return to normal activities the same day. Some mild redness or tenderness at the treatment points is possible and generally settles within a day or two. The effect from the muscle-relaxing treatment develops gradually. Your doctor will go through specific aftercare advice before you leave.
Individual results vary. The outcomes shown here are specific to this patient and do not necessarily reflect the outcomes other patients may experience. All cosmetic procedures carry risks. Please consult one of our doctors before making any decisions.
Forehead wrinkles are caused by the repeated contraction of the frontalis muscle, which lifts the brows and creates horizontal folds across the forehead. Every time you raise your eyebrows, the skin folds in the same place. Over years, and as the skin loses collagen and elasticity with age, those folds become permanent. Sun exposure and genetics influence how deep the lines become and how early they appear.
A doctor-performed treatment may be used to reduce activity in the frontalis muscle, which is associated with the development of forehead lines. By decreasing muscle movement in this area, the repeated folding of the skin may be reduced and the appearance of existing lines may soften.
In some cases, a volumising treatment may also be considered for deeper lines, with the aim of providing support within the crease. Topical skincare products may help improve overall skin quality but do not address muscle activity.
A clinical assessment with a qualified doctor can help determine which approach, or combination of approaches, may be suitable for your individual concerns.
For the muscle-relaxing approach, results typically last up to six months. The forehead muscle gradually regains its activity after that, and the lines begin to return. Many patients have the treatment two to three times a year to maintain a consistently smoother appearance. With regular treatment over time, some people find the lines are less deep when they return. For any volumising treatment used in combination, longevity varies and your doctor will advise at consultation.
This is worth discussing honestly. The frontalis muscle lifts the brows, so reducing its activity can affect how the brows sit. In the hands of a skilled doctor, the treatment is placed and dosed to soften the lines while maintaining a natural brow position. Getting this right requires clinical judgment and an understanding of your individual anatomy. At M1 Med Beauty it is assessed properly at consultation, not done from a standard template.
