Frown Lines and Forehead Wrinkles
Treated at our Scranton office, 5 Morgan Highway, Suite 3, Scranton, PA 18508.
How we treat frown lines and forehead wrinkles
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Start with a consultation
Come in for a consultation. Your provider will look at how your brow and forehead move, listen to your goals, and talk you through your options.
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Neurotoxin
- The treatment most often used for frown lines and forehead lines.
- We use BOTOX® Cosmetic and XEOMIN®.
- Both are FDA approved for adults with moderate to severe frown lines and forehead lines.
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If skin quality is the concern
- Medical-grade skin care supports the long-term health of your skin.
- SkinPen® microneedling boosts collagen and elastin for smoother, firmer skin.
Treatments We Offer for Frown Lines & Forehead Wrinkles
Neurotoxin
Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin® soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the small muscles that crease the skin.
Read moreMed-Grade Skin Care
Provider-recommended products that keep your skin healthy over the long term, chosen for your skin rather than for everyone’s.
Read moreSkinPen® Microneedling
A treatment that helps your skin renew itself, smoothing fine lines, acne scars, and uneven texture.
Read moreSee the full list of services to learn what each involves.
What Causes Frown Lines and Forehead Wrinkles?
Frown lines are the vertical lines between your eyebrows, often called "the elevens." Forehead lines run across it. Both come from the muscles that raise the brows and pull them together.
Lines that show only when you move are called dynamic. Lines that stay when your face is relaxed are static. Which of the two you have changes what your provider suggests.
How these lines are usually described
- Vertical lines between the brows, often called "the elevens"
- Horizontal lines across the forehead
- Lines visible during expression only, which are dynamic
- Lines visible with the face fully relaxed, which are static
What contributes to them
- Repeated contraction of the corrugator, procerus and frontalis muscles
- Squinting against sunlight, glare and reflected light
- Cumulative ultraviolet exposure over years
- Natural shifts in the skin's collagen and elastin with age
- Individual anatomy, which varies a great deal among people
How Frown Lines and Forehead Wrinkles Develop
Frown lines and forehead wrinkles come from the muscles that raise your eyebrows and pull them together, expressions you make thousands of times a day. The skin creases along the same lines each time. Squinting against snow glare or summer sun adds to it, which is why sun protection matters here year round.
How to Prevent and Treat Frown Lines
- Wear sunglasses year round to cut the squinting that deepens these lines.
- Use daily sun protection, including on bright winter days.
- Ask about neurotoxin, Botox®, Dysport®, or Xeomin®, for lines driven by muscle movement.
- Ask about medical-grade skin care or SkinPen® microneedling where skin quality is the concern.
Frown Lines & Forehead Wrinkles: common questions
What is the difference between a dynamic and a static wrinkle?
A dynamic line appears only when you make an expression and disappears when the face relaxes. A static line is visible when the face is completely at rest. The two respond differently to treatment, which is why a provider assesses which is which before suggesting anything.
How long does Botox® take to work?
BOTOX® Cosmetic generally takes about two weeks to reach its full effect. Your provider will discuss what to expect and when at your consultation.
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Frown Lines & Forehead Wrinkles treatment near you
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Read moreEvery treatment is performed by a licensed medical provider
- Chris Connor, MD is our Medical Director, board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a sub-specialty in Pain Medicine.
- Bailey McGloin, PA-C, Caitlin Mesko, PA-C, and Olivia Gentilezza, PA-C are Physician Assistants, each certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
We always start with a consultation, at 5 Morgan Highway, Suite 3, Scranton, PA 18508. Text or call 570-507-1451.
Schedule your visit with a licensed provider.
Board-certified physicians and physician assistants, at our Scranton office. Text or call 570-507-1451.