Botox

Upper face

A smoother-looking forehead

Forehead Botox in Hale, Altrincham

Soften forehead lines for a smoother look in the mirror and in photos, whether you're after a subtle change or a more noticeable result.

You raise your eyebrows and the lines appear. Lately, perhaps a few of them have stopped leaving.

Forehead Botox can make those lines less obvious by reducing the muscle movement that creases the skin. You might want a gentle softening, or a smoother finish than you've had before. Dr Alex will talk through what's achievable and how much expression you'd like to keep.

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Best for
Forehead expression lines
Downtime
Usually very little
First results
Usually within a week
Follow-up
Review included

Does this sound familiar?

You'd like those lines to be less noticeable

It might be something you've thought about for years, or one small change you're curious about. Either is a great place to start.

You notice the creases in photographs

Your forehead looks more wrinkly when you're animated or raising your brows. You'd like to soften those lines without having to remember to keep your face still.

Your forehead used to look smoother at rest

Some lines now linger after the expression has gone. Dr Alex can assess whether reducing the repeated creasing is likely to soften them enough for the change you want.

You're ready to find out what Botox could do

You've heard about it, but you're not sure what the result would look like on you. A consultation gives you a chance to discuss your own forehead, your preferences and the practical details.

Before you book

The details you'll want to know

Treatment takes effect gradually, and there's an included opportunity to review the result.

Best for
Forehead expression lines
Horizontal creases that become stronger when you lift your eyebrows.
Downtime
Usually very little
Brief bumps or redness are possible, and you may bruise. Most people return to their day.
First results
Usually within a week
The change develops over the days after treatment; it won't be an instant result.
Follow-up
Review included
An optional review around two weeks, with an included adjustment if Dr Alex judges one necessary.
Your treatment
Always with Dr Alex
He assesses your face, gives the injections and sees you for your review.

What changes

Softer lines when you look in the mirror

You should see less obvious creasing across your forehead as the treatment begins to work.

The biggest change is usually in the lines that deepen when you lift your eyebrows. As that movement reduces, the forehead can look smoother. Lines that remain at rest may soften as well, though an established crease may still be visible.

How much smoothing you want - and how much is actually possible - is discussed at your consultation. You might prefer to leave more movement, even if that means keeping a few lines. Dr Alex will explain where that balance is realistic for you.

Results last for a few months and fade gradually. The timing varies with the treatment and your response, so you can decide whether and when you'd like to repeat it.

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Horizontal expression lines that look less obvious

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A smoother forehead without adding volume

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Some resting lines may soften, even if they don't disappear

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A temporary change that wears off gradually

Would it be worthwhile?

What's making your forehead look lined?

Two foreheads can look similarly lined and need different advice. Dr Alex checks the movement as well as the skin itself.

The lines appear mainly when you move
Botox directly addresses the muscle activity behind these expression lines. It may be a good fit if you'd like them softened and are comfortable with some reduction in forehead movement.
There's a crease even when you're relaxed
You may still get a worthwhile improvement. The important thing is to agree what "better" is likely to look like, because a deep line may only soften partly.
It's the skin texture you want to change
Fine, crepey skin or uneven texture may need a skin treatment. Dr Alex can discuss whether Botox has a useful role or whether your money would be better spent on another approach.

What Botox can and can't do

More treatment doesn't always mean a smoother forehead

Once the muscle movement has reduced, a remaining crease may be a skin issue. Adding more toxin might leave you with less expression and much the same line.

Dr Alex will tell you when that's the likely trade-off. A realistic softening can be a good result; promising to erase every line would be a different matter.

The explanation

Why relaxing a muscle softens a line

Your forehead muscle lifts your eyebrows. As it contracts, the skin above them folds into horizontal creases.

Botulinum toxin temporarily reduces the nerve signal to that muscle. Small injections make it work less strongly, so those folds become less obvious. It doesn't fill the line or add volume to your forehead.

The muscles between your brows also affect the way the upper face moves. Dr Alex looks at the whole area before deciding whether to treat the forehead alone or include the frown lines.

You'll often hear this treatment called Botox, although Botox is also a brand name. Dr Alex will discuss the type of botulinum toxin he recommends as part of your plan.

Seeing Dr Alex

You bring the questions. Dr Alex explains the options.

You can come knowing exactly what you want, or simply point to a line and ask whether anything would help.

Consultation

Talk about your forehead

Dr Alex asks what you've noticed, what you'd like to change and whether you've had Botox before. He also checks your health, medicines and any reasons treatment might not suit you.
Assessment

Raise your brows, frown and relax

He watches how the muscles work together and how the lines change with movement. You'll discuss the expected result, treatment areas and cost before making a decision.
Treatment

Have treatment if you're happy to proceed

If it's suitable, treatment can take place that day. The injections take a few minutes and tend to feel like short pinpricks. You'll get aftercare advice, and you can also choose to go home and think first.
Around two weeks

Come back if you'd like a review

Dr Alex can check your response and discuss how you feel about the change. If he thinks an adjustment is needed at that review, it is included at no extra charge.

Experience relevant to your treatment

Why choose Dr Alex for forehead Botox?

Dr Alex teaches doctors, dentists and nurses in botulinum toxin treatments and is an International Key Opinion Leader and Advocate for Evolus. He has presented on botulinum toxin in the UK and internationally, with talks at Wigmore Presents, the BCAM Conference and Aesthetic Medicine North, and a poster presentation at AMWC in Monaco.

The plan starts with how your forehead moves. In clinic, he assesses how your forehead and brows move together, then chooses the dose and injection placement around what he sees and what you want.

He'll explain why a lighter treatment might suit you, why the frown area may need including, or why more toxin won't solve a particular crease. These choices help shape the treatment around your face and the result you'd like to achieve.

You see him for the consultation, the injections and any review. There's no need to explain your preferences again to a different person halfway through.

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International toxin trainer

Aesthetics Awards winner 2021

Making an informed choice

What side effects should you know about?

You may have small bumps, redness, tenderness or a bruise where you've been injected. A headache can also happen.

Possible side effects

A heavy brow, uneven result or eyelid droop is possible. These effects usually improve as the treatment wears off, but there isn't a dissolving treatment to make botulinum toxin stop working immediately.

Dr Alex checks your brow position and whether your forehead is doing extra work to hold it up. He uses that assessment to judge what treatment is sensible. If you notice an unexpected change afterwards, contact SONÜ for advice.

When to get urgent medical help

Very rarely, effects can occur in muscles away from the treated area. Seek urgent medical help if you develop widespread weakness or difficulty breathing, speaking or swallowing after treatment.

Who shouldn't have forehead Botox?

SONÜ does not treat anyone under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding. If you're unwell or have an infection near the treatment area, you'll need to wait.

Certain health conditions, allergies, medicines and recent toxin treatment can make it unsuitable too. Tell Dr Alex about these, and if you're trying to conceive, so he can advise you.

You're welcome to have the conversation and leave the treatment for another day.

Treatment costs

What will your forehead treatment cost?

Forehead treatment counts as one area and costs £200. Forehead and frown lines together count as two areas and cost £280. Three areas cost £350 and four £430. Dr Alex will confirm your plan before treatment.

1 area
£200per agreed appointment
2 areas
£280per agreed appointment
3 areas
£350per agreed appointment
4 areas
£430per agreed appointment
Dr Alex will confirm which areas are included before treatment. Forehead and frown lines count as two areas when treated together.
A consultation with Dr Alex costs £75. If you choose to have treatment within 3 months of your consultation, you can put this fee towards it, including at a later appointment. It cannot be used towards skincare products. If you decide not to have treatment, the fee covers your consultation.
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Dr Alex will explain which areas he recommends before treatment. An optional review around two weeks is included, with no extra charge for an adjustment he considers necessary at that review.

A few more answers

Questions about forehead Botox

Including what counts as one area and what happens if you decide to stop.

Does "forehead Botox" include the lines between my eyebrows?
The horizontal forehead lines and the frown lines between your brows are separate areas. You may benefit from treating both, but that decision follows an assessment. Dr Alex will explain what is included in your recommended plan and price.
Why might I need my frown lines treated as well?
The muscles in your forehead and between your brows work together to affect brow position. Treating both can sometimes give a better balance. It isn't a decision to make just by counting visible wrinkles; Dr Alex needs to see how your upper face moves.
Can Botox help a line that's there all the time?
It can sometimes soften it. Reducing the repeated creasing may improve the line, but a deep crease may remain even with less movement. Dr Alex will discuss whether that degree of improvement is likely to satisfy you and whether a skin treatment could help too.
How smooth can I go while keeping some expression?
That balance varies from face to face. Keeping more movement can mean accepting some lines when you raise your brows. Tell Dr Alex which matters more to you, and he'll explain the level of smoothing he thinks is realistic with your preferred amount of movement.
When should I expect to see results?
An initial change is usually noticeable within the first week. The effect develops gradually, so an early remaining line doesn't automatically mean you need more. Your optional review at around two weeks is an opportunity to assess your response with Dr Alex.
How long will the improvement last?
Expect a temporary effect that fades over a few months. The type of Botox used, the dose and your individual response influence how long it lasts. A very light treatment can wear off sooner, which is worth discussing if longevity matters to you.
Could I have Baby Botox in my forehead?
Possibly. Baby Botox means a lighter-dose approach and can include the forehead. It may suit you if you prefer more movement, but it still needs to do enough to feel worthwhile. Dr Alex will discuss whether a lighter or standard plan makes more sense.
Can I go straight back to my day afterwards?
Usually, yes. The injections tend to feel like brief pinpricks, and small bumps or redness generally settle quickly. A bruise can last longer, so leave some margin before an important occasion. Follow the aftercare advice provided for your treatment.
Can you plan differently if I disliked Botox before?
Dr Alex will ask what you disliked: too little change, too much restriction, heaviness or an uneven result. That helps him assess whether a different plan is likely to suit you. Bring previous treatment details if available; he may advise waiting until that effect has worn off.
Will my forehead be worse if I stop?
Stopping allows the treatment effect to fade and your usual muscle movement to return. It doesn't make your forehead worse simply because you stopped, although your skin continues to age normally. You can try treatment and then decide whether the result is something you want to maintain.

If your priorities are different

Other options Dr Alex can talk through

You may want to consider frown-line treatment, a lighter Baby Botox approach, or CoolPeel CO2 laser for skin texture and persistent fine lines. The recommendation depends on what you're hoping to change.

Baby Botox in Hale, Altrincham

A lighter toxin treatment for people who want to soften forehead, frown or smile lines while keeping their face expressive.

CoolPeel CO2 laser in Hale, Altrincham

Fade sun-related pigmentation, smooth texture and bring back a brighter glow with CoolPeel CO2 laser at SONÜ. Treatment with Dr Alex.

Ready to ask?

Let's see what could make a worthwhile difference

Book a consultation with Dr Alex at SONÜ in Hale, Altrincham. You can point out the lines you'd like softened, discuss the sort of result you want and find out what treatment would involve. There's time to decide once you've heard the options.

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34 Hale Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA14 2EX

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