Facial Injections: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

It is possible to receive Botox and avoid the frozen look.

With properly calculated and placed Botox, you should still be able to make facial expressions and move your forehead following treatment. (Aldo Guerra, MD, Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon)

Using a neurotoxin (Botox, Dysport, etc.) on the forehead is fabulous for softening lines, but we must do so with caution!

It is always possible to just do a small amount and therefore get softening without a “frozen” look.

All injectors have different techniques, and this can make a big difference in your results, but generally you can easily soften lines AND maintain your expressions, have your cake and eat it too! (Bessie McCann, MD, Olympia Physician)

Botox and movement

Correct treatment with Botox does not leave the area totally paralyzed but weakened with an improved appearance so choose an experienced board certified dermatologist for treatment and explain what you would like. (Melvin Elson, MD, Nashville Dermatologist)

Forehead and Botox

You can still move your forehead after Botox. I would start with a smaller amount at first, just so you can see how well it works. (Kristine Brecht, MD, Seattle Physician)

Muscle Movement Post Botox

The sign of a good injector is one who can soften your lines without “freezing” your facial movement. This is a delicate balance and can often times go wrong in unexperienced hands.

A light dose of Botox to the forehead (4-8 units) distributed properly should be just enough to soften and prevent lines without freezing your forehead. After the first treatment, you make feel like your forehead is heavy initially, however this sensation will dissipate in the weeks following injection. (Chester F. Griffiths, MD, FACS, Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon)

BOTOX Cosmetic does not have to freeze your photo. See a qualified injector and inform him/her of your concerns about retaining maximum movement in your forehead before being injected. A board-certified plastic surgeon can help you achieve your goal so that you can retain movement and expression. (Janet Turkle, MD, Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon)

it is possible to move the forehead muscles after botox. The dosing and placement will determine how much movement you will have. Discuss your concerns with you injector. Make sure your injector is experienced.

You should start with low doses and titrate the dose until you get the effect you want. (Jean M. Casello, MD, Northborough Physician)

you can definitely move your forehead after Botox. In my experience most of my patients want a natural, not a frozen look. So with proper placement and the correct dosing, Botox can be a powerful tool to soften lines on the face in a very natural way.

It also prevents lines from developing over time if done consistently. (Jessica Lattman, MD, New York Oculoplastic Surgeon)

Botox to create Harmony and Balance

The proper placement of Botox will diminish the over active forehead muscles but allow motion and expression. Placing tiny amount of Botox in multiple areas softens the lines of expression and smoothes the overlying skin without leaving you with a blank sheet of paper appearance.

Balance is the key not lack of total motion. Find a plastic surgeon that can evaluate your face and will identify which side is overactive. Only then can harmony be established. (Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD, Fairfield Plastic Surgeon)

Retaining movement after Botox

You can have Botox injected to soften your forehead lines while still retaining movement. It all depends on how much is injected. A Board Certified injector should be able to help you achieve what you are looking for. (Matthew Brace, MD, Ontario Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Can I still move my forehead after Botox?

Botox is a purified protein which relaxes the muscles of the face when injected. This in turn, smooths the overlying skin and remove this fine lines and wrinkles.

The goal of a Botox treatment is to successfully remove these wrinkles without removing your ability to make facial expressions. I would consult with an experienced, Board certified injector for a full consultation. Here you will have a full evaluation and be able to discuss your goals for treatment.

Be sure to let your injector know your profession and the importance of not being “frozen”. (David Gilpin, MD, Nashville Facial Plastic Surgeon)

It is important you have this conversation with the provider who will be doing the injections because they need to inject a low number of units.

This will depend on the amount of movement and your age. (Steven Swengel, MD, Los Gatos Dermatologic Surgeon)

you will still be able to make expressions and move your forehead following injections of Botox cosmetic. Best to seek care with a board certified plastic surgeon who has a well trained staff. He/she will be able to advise you regarding correct units needed to give the best result. (Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS, Boston Plastic Surgeon)

An experienced Botox injector should be able to help soften lines on the forehead while still providing some movement. I would recommend using a low dose and not placing the injections too low. (Michael I. Echavez, MD, San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Good communication with your Botox injector will be an integral part of your treatment. Botox can certainly restrict movement in your forehead but with the correct dosing and placement, you can reduce forehead lines and still maintain some movement to achieve a natural looking result.

I would recommend you start with a lower dose as more can always be added. (Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS, Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Keeping forehead motion while having Botox

Too much Botox can make muscles stop moving entirely. Ask the doctor to give you a low average dose to start.

You can always have more if you need more -it may take several treatments over several months to figure out the right dose for you. Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. -. (Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

Forehead movement after botox

Patients ofter think that they have to choose between looking old or looking frozen, but this is only a misconception due to poor results. Botox is a great tool in cosmetic medicine that can give you a fresher look and still maintain movement.

Natural botox results are achieved through a combination of amount of units injected, injection spots and depth of injection. (Vasileios Pagkalos, MD, MSc, PhD, Greece Plastic Surgeon)

Moving Forehead After Botox? Botox Shouldn’t “Freeze” You

If you choose the right dermatologist, you should be able to make a wide range of expressions even after your Botox. If you need to grimace for a character, you might be a little limited in your movement.

But for normal, natural expressions, you should be fine. The “frozen” look we sometimes think of as associated with Botox is actually just an example of poor administration. That’s why it’s so important to work with a board-certified dermatologist who has expert injection technique. (Kory Kitagawa, MD, Honolulu Dermatologist)

You should still be able to move your forehead and make facial expressions following Botox injections, as long as you have a full consultation with your provider prior to getting the treatment. It is important to discuss your aesthetic goals when getting a procedure such as Botox.

An experienced injector will be able to soften your lines, while still having some movement. With correct placement and correct dosing, you should be just fine. As always, seek a consult with an experienced provider. (Gabriel Chiu, DO, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)