Botox ® forehead
Facial aging often begins in the upper third of the face, with the formation of expression lines or dynamic wrinkles.
Forehead wrinkles, which cross the forehead horizontally, can develop as early as forty, giving a more or less worried or tired appearance.
The aim of Botox forehead injections is to relax the skin muscles responsible for these wrinkles, restoring a more youthful, rested appearance.
Dr Christelle Santini in Paris offersbotulinum toxin injection in the forehead to smooth out forehead wrinkles, while keeping the upper face looking natural and expressive.
What are the indications for Botox ® forehead Paris?
The forehead muscle lies beneath the skin, between the upper edge of the eye and the scalp. It is covered by a fibrous envelope, the SMAS or musculoaponeurotic system.
Like the skin, the SMAS loses its elastic fibers over the years, causing the forehead to lose its suppleness. As the forehead muscle plays a major role in facial expressions and even gaze, muscular hyper-contraction quickly leads to horizontal wrinkles, known as expression lines.
These dynamic wrinkles give the upper face a tired, sad, worried or severe look, which can cause a real discrepancy between what we are deep down inside and what we unintentionally express to others.
In some cases, wrinkles can also form on the forehead as it loses thickness and deepens: these are known as static wrinkles.
That's why Dr. Santini always performs a thorough clinical examination to verify the nature of forehead wrinkles.
When it comes to dynamic wrinkles with muscular hypercontraction, she offers Botox forehead injections to remove these wrinkles: botulinum toxin blocks muscular contraction for around 6 months, with a muscle relaxant effect. The secret to successful forehead Botulinum toxin injections is to estimate the dose carefully, to guarantee a natural result that does not freeze the patient's expressions.
Faced with a loss of volume (dermis, fatty tissue...), Dr Santini can propose, if necessary, a topping with a hyaluronic acid to plump the skin and lift it slightly.
What should I do before Botox® forehead injections?
An initial consultation is necessary to assess the nature of forehead wrinkles, and to determine whether Botox forehead injections are advisable: Dr Christelle Santini only offers them for dynamic wrinkles, also known as expression lines.
His medical and aesthetic analysis covers the entire face and eye area, providing you with the most comprehensive assessment possible.
With your consent, Dr. Santini takes medical photos and explains the precautions to be taken before any anti-wrinkle injections, such as stopping taking aspirin for 5 days (with the agreement of the attending physician). You should also avoid congestion of the forehead on the day of the injections, and avoid wearing make-up.
Once the aesthetic indications have been confirmed, the medical contraindications to Botox forehead injections are exceptional:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Neuromuscular pathologies such as myasthenia gravis.
- Previous hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin or albumin.
How is a Botox® forehead injection performed in Paris?
Botulinum toxin injections into the forehead are a quick procedure, taking around ten minutes.
It is performed at Dr Santini's surgery (75116 Paris), after cleansing and disinfecting the skin on the forehead.
These strict intramuscular injections are performed with a fine needle, using a combination of Botox and local anesthetic, making the procedure virtually painless.
The art of a successful medical forehead lift is to target the right depth and dose, to achieve a visible result that doesn't freeze expressions.
Dr Santini always strives for a natural look.
She may ask you to take on certain expressions (worried, stern, astonished...) to fine-tune Botox forehead injections and determine the right entry points for injecting the botulinum toxin.
What to do after a Botox forehead treatment?
There's no need to take time off work, as redness at the injection sites or small bruises remain discreet. They can be masked with make-up or foundation after 24 hours.
Dr Santini recommends avoiding any significant physical activity immediately after the injections, and not massaging the forehead.
The smoothing effect is progressive, appearing between 4 and 10 days, with a rejuvenating effect on the upper face lasting around 5 to 6 months.
It appears fresher, softer and more rested. The first Botox forehead injection often has a slightly shorter effect, with the optimal duration of 6 months appearing after the 3rd injection.
Highlights of Botox® front Paris injections
- No eviction required.
- Virtually painless injection.
- Facial rejuvenation without surgery (forehead area), lasting approximately 6 months.
The Botox forehead technique in a nutshell...
What to do before Botox® forehead?
- 1 aesthetic medicine consultation with estimate.
- Medical photography.
- It is recommended to stop taking anticoagulants 5 days beforehand.
- No make-up on the day of the injections.
How is a botox ® forehead Paris injection session performed?
- Session duration: approx. 10 minutes
- Multi-point intramuscular injections.
- Virtually painless procedure with fine-bevel needle and local anesthetic.
What happens after a botulinum toxin forehead treatment?
- Rejuvenating results from day 4.
- Results stabilized between 4 and 10 days, lasting 6 months.
- No vacations required.
- A natural look to rejuvenate the upper face without surgery.