How to get rid of forehead lines

Forehead lines are horizontal creases that become more visible when the frontalis muscle lifts the eyebrows. Repeated movement, sun exposure, dry skin, smoking, and gradual loss of collagen and elasticity can make the creases remain visible when the face is relaxed. They are a form of wrinkles rather than a sign of poor hygiene.

A consultation should consider whether lines are present only with expression or are etched into relaxed skin. Skin type, brow position, eyelid heaviness, previous treatments, and medicines can affect the safest plan.

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen, protective clothing, and gentle moisturising. Avoid tanning and harsh scrubbing. A retinoid or other active product may help some skin concerns, but it should be selected and introduced carefully because irritation can worsen appearance temporarily.

Botulinum toxin injection can reduce the muscle activity that folds forehead skin. Results, duration, and suitability vary, and excessive weakening or unbalanced treatment can alter brow position or expression. A clinician may recommend treating related expression muscles together for a natural balance.

Seek medical advice promptly for a new forehead crease with a severe headache, weakness, confusion, vision change, or a recent injury. A painful, inflamed, rapidly changing lesion is also a reason for assessment. Stable expression lines can usually be discussed during a routine skin or aesthetic consultation.

Ask whether your lines are dynamic or etched, how brow movement affects the plan, which skincare is appropriate for your skin, how treatment could affect expression, and when review would be needed.