As you age, you may begin to notice lines on your forehead and frown lines between your eyebrows. These lines are common and part of the natural ageing process. They can also be caused by environmental conditions like sun exposure and stress. Many treatments are available today to help prevent and reduce the appearance of forehead lines and frown lines. There are countless options available for forehead lines treatment, from skincare, skin needling to a brow lift. We understand that everyone is unique, which is why we are here to assist you in making the best-informed decision possible about your available options.
What are Frown Lines?
Age can bring about several common lines, such as frown lines between your eyebrows (known as worry lines). Frowning or other facial expressions that cause a furrowing of brows can cause vertical folds to appear between your eyebrows.
Frown lines are common on the Gold Coast from prolonged sun exposure and squinting, even when you’re wearing sunglasses. The hot climate on the Gold Coast requires sun protection to prevent premature ageing and fine lines.
What Causes Forehead Lines?
Forehead lines are the horizontal lines and creases found on the forehead.
Forehead Line Causes:
- Repeated facial expressions/movements – Causing your forehead to crease, like when you raise your eyebrows.
- Natural ageing & genetics.
- Environmental factors – Sun exposure and dry climate.
- Poor skin hydration – Reduced collagen production combined with a lack of proper skin hydration can leave your skin dry, cracked, and more likely to form lines as you age.
- Smoking – Reduces your skin’s elasticity, causing more lines.
Fortunately, there are some treatments available that may help reduce the appearance of forehead lines (fine lines forehead) and frown lines.
How to Prevent Frown Lines
Many ask how to get rid of lines on forehead. Well, prevention is better than cure, as lines are difficult to lessen naturally, but we can slow down their formation. There are three key areas to pay attention to – sun exposure, skincare and lifestyle.
Sun Protection for Line Prevention
- Make sure to apply sunscreen every day and reapply every 2 hours or after swimming
- Wear hats or other sun protection when necessary
- Limit your time in the sun and stay in the shade when possible
Skin Care
- Regular moisturising, exfoliating, and using quality anti-ageing skincare products can help protect your skin for longer.
- Use products that contain Vitamin E oil – Vitamin E oil can help reduce lines.
Lifestyle
- Eat well – A diet filled with nutrients, plenty of water, and omega-3-rich foods can help provide long-term skin benefits. Healthy fats found in avocados may help improve skin elasticity and reduce lines.
- Don’t smoke – Smoking causes skin to age. It increases the risk of developing fine lines.
- Frown less – Try to keep a smile on your face whenever possible. It helps prevent frown lines from forming more quickly. Facial exercises for line reduction are a myth! The more you move your face, the more you stretch it, not tighten it.
- Get enough sleep and exercise – Sleep deprivation can cause lines, so ensure that you get at least 8 hours of rest each night and stay active with physical activity.
Together, these tips provide unique ways to prevent lines!
How to Reduce Frown Lines
There is a wide range of options when it comes to reducing frown lines, from topical skincare options to non-surgical and surgical options. Everyone’s skin ages differently, and the lines vary based on skin type, age, health and lifestyle. We’ll review each option so you can decide which is best for you.
Non-Invasive Treatments
Many are looking for natural remedies for lines. You’re not alone! Here are some non-invasive options to reduce your lines.
Topical Treatment
Serums and creams with retinol may improve fine lines. It’s important to start with low strength and slowly incorporate the product into your routine, as it can irritate your skin.
Other treatments you may consider for frown lines on the forehead include: Laser skin resurfacing, skin needling, and chemical peels.
Anti-Ageing Treatments
Facial Muscle Relaxant Treatments are an option for reducing the appearance of forehead lines or frown lines. Facial Muscle Relaxant Treatments relax the underlying muscles, reducing lines and preventing the formation of further lines. Many ask, how long does this take to work on frown lines? The results can take up to 2 weeks.
Forehead Volumiser
Yes, you can use volumiser in frown lines, especially for deep indentations (or a single line on forehead). How is a volumiser for frown lines used? It is injected into the targeted area to fill out folds.
With the proper application, a volumiser for the forehead can reduce forehead lines. Using a frown line volumiser may result in fewer visible frown lines.
How long does it take for the forehead line volumiser or the frown lines volumiser to work? After treating forehead lines, you’ll generally see results instantly, but there may be some swelling, so it can take a week or so to see the results.
Please note that due to TGA guidelines, we are unable to advertise the brand names of muscle relaxants or volumisers on our website. However, we stock the leading brands and can discuss these freely during your consultation.
Surgical Treatments
Brow Lift
Also known as an eyebrow lift or forehead lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure for tightening and removing excess skin and tissues that cause your eyebrows to lower. This helps to reduce forehead lines and frown lines.
Face Lift
Rhytidectomy (facelift) is a surgical option to reduce lines and excess skin on the face. Facelift surgery can help improve your jawline definition. The scars are generally hidden behind the ears, so they should not be visible to the untrained eye.
A facelift helps to reduce the signs of ageing on the face and neck, including excess skin, lines and folds that often appear around the lower face. Dr Doyle offers a complete lower face surgical plan that includes Lower Face and Neck Lift, Platysmal Band treatment, Fat Transfer to the Face and Chin Liposuction where required. Every facial surgery treatment plan is customised to ensure the best individual outcome for your anatomy.
Final Thoughts: Are You Considering Your Options for Frown Line Reduction?
When it comes to ageing, remember that prevention is better than a cure! You can follow our prevention tips, make lifestyle changes and take good care of your skin to delay the formation of lines.
If you’d like to reduce the lines you already have, consider which treatment is best for you, whether it be non-surgical or surgical. Always consult a medical professional before starting any new treatment regimen. No matter what route you choose to take, it’s important to be patient and consistent for the best results.
Have you tried any of these methods for getting rid of forehead lines and frown lines? Book a consultation with our cosmetic nurses to explore which option is best for you.
About Dr Mark Doyle FRACS (Plas) – Queensland Plastic Surgeon
Servicing patients in Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Cairns and New South Wales NSW – Northern Rivers, Byron Bay, Ballina, Lismore and more.
Dr Mark Doyle is a fully qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience performing breast, body, face and nose surgery. He has completed all required training and only carries out approved surgical practices. There are NO undertrained doctors or cosmetic doctors acting as surgeons at Gold Coast Plastic Surgery.
