Forehead lines treatment in Rotterdam

What causes horizontal forehead lines?

The forehead muscle (frontalis) runs vertically across the forehead and is the only muscle that lifts your eyebrows. Every time you look surprised, open your eyes wide or talk expressively, the skin above it folds into horizontal lines. At first these lines only show when you move. Over the years the skin becomes thinner and less elastic, and forehead lines remain visible at rest as well.

If you use your forehead a lot without noticing, for example to lift heavy eyelids, lines can appear as early as your mid-twenties.

How does a muscle relaxant soften forehead lines?

A muscle relaxant is a prescription medicine that temporarily dampens the signal from nerve to muscle. The doctor places a number of very small injections spread across the forehead, so the muscle contracts less strongly. The skin folds less and existing lines soften. Lines you only see when moving often fade largely; deep lines that are visible at rest usually become shallower but not completely smooth.

Avoiding heavy brows: why balance matters

Because the forehead muscle lifts the eyebrows, a dose that is too high or badly placed can make the forehead or brows feel heavy. That is the main reason the forehead calls for experience and conservative dosing. The doctor deliberately leaves the lowest part of the forehead, just above the brows, largely untreated and takes the position of your brows and eyelids into account.

It is often sensible to treat the frown lines at the same time. The frown muscles pull the brows down; if only the forehead relaxes, the brows can sit lower. If you naturally have low brows or heavy eyelids, the advice may also be to treat the forehead very lightly or not at all.

Baby or mini forehead treatment

With a baby or mini treatment the doctor uses a lower dose. Your forehead remains clearly mobile, while the lines become softer. This option suits you if you are considering treatment for the first time, if you mainly have fine lines, or if you want to prevent lines from deepening.

• Fine or early forehead lines
• A wish to keep as much expression as possible
• A first introduction to muscle relaxant treatment
• Not suitable under 18 or during pregnancy and breastfeeding

What happens during the treatment?

1. 01

   Free consultation

   The doctor looks at your forehead, brows and eyelids at rest and in motion and discusses your health and any medication. You receive advice on the dose and a fixed price.

2. 02

   Treatment

   After cleansing the skin, a few small injections are given with a very fine needle. Numbing is usually not needed; the treatment takes 10–15 minutes.

3. 03

   Effect

   After 3–5 days the forehead contracts less. The full result is visible after about two weeks.

4. 04

   Free check-up after two weeks

   The doctor assesses your brow position and the smoothness of the forehead. A small adjustment follows if needed.

Aftercare and possible side effects

Most people can return to work straight away. Small bumps fade within an hour; a bruise or mild headache occasionally occurs. If you have questions you can reach the doctor via WhatsApp.

• Do not lie flat for the first 4 hours
• Do not rub or massage the forehead
• No strenuous exercise, sauna or sunbed for 24 hours

How much does forehead line treatment cost?

A baby or mini forehead treatment is available from €95. One full area costs €120. If you combine the forehead with the frown lines, two areas cost €170, and adding crow's feet makes three areas for €229. You can read more about frown lines and crow's feet on our anti-wrinkle injections page. The final price is agreed during the consultation; the consultation and the two-week check-up are free.