What should you know about getting forehead wrinkles?

When you raise your eyebrows or frown, forehead muscles repeatedly fold the overlying skin. Early lines may appear mainly during expression; over time, reduced elasticity and collagen support can leave them visible at rest. Ultraviolet exposure accelerates this structural change, alongside smoking, dry or irritated skin, and normal ageing. Forehead lines are a form of [Wrinkles](/symptoms/wrinkles/), while broader sun-related change is described as [Sun-Damaged Skin](/conditions/photoaging/). The pattern, depth, skin quality, and movement of your brow all influence suitable care.

Use daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, sunglasses or a hat, and a moisturiser that does not irritate your skin. Avoid tanning and smoking, and treat persistent dryness or inflammation. A qualified clinician can assess brow position, eyelid movement, skin thickness, and your preference for movement. Botulinum toxin injection can reduce selected muscle activity, while [Dermal Fillers](/treatments/injectables/dermal-fillers/) may be considered for carefully selected static depressions; these approaches have different risks and are not interchangeable. Do not inject products outside a regulated medical setting.

Forehead wrinkles alone are usually a cosmetic concern, but arrange an assessment if a line is accompanied by a new lump, bleeding, crusting, persistent pain, or a rapidly changing patch of skin. After an injectable treatment, seek urgent help for trouble breathing, widespread swelling, severe headache, weakness, facial drooping, or vision changes. Prompt review is also needed for a new one-sided change in forehead movement or sensation.

Ask whether your lines are mainly movement-related or visible at rest, which treatment target is safest, and how brow movement may change. Discuss side effects, timing, repeat visits, alternatives such as [Botox](/treatments/injectables/botulinum-toxin-injection/), and what warning signs require urgent contact.