Dynamic wrinkles
Those that only appear when you move your brows. They respond very well to neuromodulators, and treating them early helps stop them becoming etched into the skin.
Facial aesthetic medicine · Torremolinos
Forehead wrinkles in Torremolinos
Horizontal forehead lines are among the first wrinkles to appear and among those that age your expression most. We soften them with a medical treatment that respects the movement of your eyebrows, so your face still looks like you.
- Free facial consultation
- Performed by a doctor
- Brows stay in place, no frozen look
- No downtime: carry on as normal
Horizontal lines
Why do forehead wrinkles appear?
The forehead has a single large muscle, the frontalis, whose job is to raise the eyebrows. Every time you look surprised, speak with emphasis or open your eyes wide, that muscle contracts and folds the skin into horizontal lines. At first they only show when you move, but over the years, with collagen loss and sun exposure, those lines stay etched even when your face is relaxed.
There is an important detail many people are unaware of: in some faces the frontalis overworks to compensate for slightly hooded eyelids or low-set brows. That is why the forehead is not treated the same way in everyone. If this muscle is relaxed without taking its role into account, the brows can drop and the eyes look heavier.
The treatment of choice for dynamic forehead wrinkles is neuromodulators, medicines that temporarily and locally relax the muscle’s contraction. The skin stops folding so strongly, the lines soften and, over time, wrinkles that were already etched look less deep.
At Centro Ubud the treatment is performed by a doctor. First they study how you move your forehead, the position of your brows and the height of your eyelids, and from there decide the injection points and dose, which are usually more conservative on the forehead than in other areas to keep a natural expression.
This treatment is for you if…
- You have horizontal lines on your forehead that show when you talk or raise your eyebrows.
- Those wrinkles are visible even when your face is at rest.
- Your foundation settles into the creases on your forehead.
- You want to stop the lines from getting deeper over the years.
- You want a subtle result: to look rested, not “done”.
It is not a good idea if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a neuromuscular condition or an active infection in the area. We check all of this during your consultation.
What we assess
Every forehead is treated differently
Static wrinkles
Those already visible at rest. Neuromodulators soften them, but it is sometimes worth combining with treatments that improve skin quality to fill in that fine crease.
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Forehead and frown lines
The forehead is very often treated at the same time as the frown lines. Balancing both muscles stops the brows from lifting or dropping unnaturally.
Frown lines
Brow position
We look at how your brows sit and whether your forehead is compensating for a heavy eyelid. That determines how much to relax and where, so your eyes don’t lose their brightness.
Real results
Before and after at Centro Ubud
Real cases from patients at our clinic, published with their consent. Everyone is different and results vary.
How it works
Your treatment, step by step
01
Free consultation
We assess your case, answer your questions and explain which results are realistic for you.
02
Personalised plan
We design your treatment with the most suitable techniques, an estimated number of sessions and a price, with no obligation.
03
Treatment and follow-up
We carry out the sessions at our clinic in La Carihuela and review your progress to adjust the plan.
Treatments
How we treat forehead wrinkles
A short medical procedure, with a follow-up check, designed to soften lines without blocking your expression.
Assessment
Studying your expressions
The doctor asks you to raise your brows, frown and smile to see which muscle fibres work hardest and how your brows and eyelids behave.
Session
Fine micro-injections
Small amounts are applied at several points on the forehead using very fine needles. The application takes a few minutes and needs no anaesthetic.
Effect
Gradual over 2 weeks
It starts to show within a few days and reaches its peak at around two weeks. At the follow-up we check symmetry and adjust if needed.
Add-on
Skin quality
If the skin on your forehead is thin, dehydrated or sun-damaged, we can combine with skinbooster or mesotherapy to improve the texture of the deeper creases.
See neuromodulators for wrinklesMinutesApplication time
DoctorTreatment performed by a doctor
2 weeksTo see the full effect
FreeFirst facial consultation
Frequently asked questions
Questions about forehead wrinkles
Will my eyebrows drop?
This is the most common worry, which is why the forehead is treated with conservative doses and carefully chosen points. The doctor first assesses whether your forehead is holding up your brows or a heavy eyelid and adapts the treatment to keep them in place.
How long does the effect last on the forehead?
The effect is temporary and usually lasts several months. How long depends on the strength of your muscles, your metabolism and the dose used. With regular treatments, many people notice the lines become less marked.
Does it hurt?
The needles are very fine and most patients describe it as brief little pricks. Anaesthetic is not usually needed.
Will deep wrinkles disappear completely?
Wrinkles already etched at rest improve, but a fine line may remain. In those cases we combine with skin-quality treatments that improve the crease from within.
What is the difference between treating the forehead with neuromodulators or with hyaluronic acid?
Neuromodulators act on the muscle that causes the wrinkle; hyaluronic acid fills or hydrates the skin. On the forehead the usual approach is to start with the neuromodulator and, if a static crease remains, add deep hydration.
What aftercare is needed?
For the first few hours it is best not to lie down, not to massage the area and to avoid intense exercise, saunas or strong heat. After that you can carry on as normal.
At what age can I start?
There is no set age. We assess it when lines start to stay marked at rest or when they bother you. Treating early with low doses helps prevent them from deepening.
How much does forehead wrinkle treatment cost?
It depends on whether you treat only the forehead or other areas too, such as the frown lines or crow’s feet. At your free consultation we give you a fixed, no-obligation quote.
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All treatments are subject to a prior professional assessment. Results are individual and may vary from person to person. Centro Ubud is an authorised healthcare centre in Torremolinos (Málaga). NICA 64610. Clínica UBUD S.L. · CIF B56756158.