How to reduce forehead wrinkles

Forehead lines often become more visible when the frontalis muscle repeatedly lifts the eyebrows. Sun exposure can break down collagen and make etched lines easier to see, while dryness may temporarily emphasise surface texture. Some lines are present only during expression; others remain when the face is relaxed.

A consultation distinguishes movement-related lines from sun-damaged skin and broader facial ageing. The pattern, depth, brow position, eyelid shape, and skin condition all affect a suitable plan. Crow's feet are a separate expression-line pattern at the outer eyes, although several areas can change together.

Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen to exposed skin each morning, use moisturiser, and avoid tanning. A topical retinoid may improve skin texture over time, but it can irritate and is not suitable for everyone, including during pregnancy unless a clinician advises otherwise. Introduce active products gradually and protect sensitive skin.

Botox reduces targeted muscle activity and is commonly considered for dynamic forehead lines. Dermal fillers work differently by adding support or volume in selected areas; they are not interchangeable with muscle-relaxing treatment. An experienced clinician should assess brow movement and explain the possibility of heaviness, asymmetry, swelling, or an unnatural expression.

Seek medical advice if a new forehead line comes with a persistent rash, scaling, pain, swelling, weakness, numbness, or a change after an injury. After an injectable procedure, urgent review is needed for severe or worsening pain, skin that becomes pale or dusky, significant vision symptoms, or unusual neurological symptoms.

Ask whether your lines are mainly caused by muscle movement or skin texture, what result is realistic for your anatomy, how brow position will be protected, and what alternatives suit your skin.