Should I Get Botox In My Forehead?4 min read

Where to put Botox in the forehead as well as how many injections of Botox is needed depends on the wrinkles/creases being addressed, the age of the patient, their sex, and their goals. Often, the average number of Botox units needed for forehead creases is determined by the direction. Vertical creases generally use 13-33 units of Botox. Horizontal creases generally need 10-20 units. Allergan generally suggests 4 units for each of the 5 forehead sites, totaling 20 units for the whole forehead.

The FDA has approved Botox as safe to treat forehead lines. As long as the Botox is being administered properly, Botox rarely has side effects and complications. An experienced practitioner will be able to achieve your desired outcome with a natural and youthful effect in a totally safe manner.

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Botox injections feel the same as any other injection, so the pain is very minimal. The beautician can apply a numbing cloth before the injection if the patient would like. After the injection, the injection site will be covered with a cold compress to reduce redness and swelling.

Botox is priced per unit. Usually, each unit costs from $10-$20. For forehead wrinkles, 20 units is generally the average (refer to FAQ #1) this would equate around $200-$400. Of course, cost depends on various factors, so this is only a general range.

Forehead Botox generally lasts 3-6 months before the results start fading, meaning how often you return for more Botox will be within this range. Your practitioner will likely suggest that you return every few months to replenish the Botox and maintain the results. 

What to do after Botox in the forehead depends on what the beautician determines is best for your goals. However, the general rule is that moving your forehead and making expressions right after Botox is perfectly fine! This helps the Botox reach all the cells within the area that it needs too. Of course, don’t do anything over-the-top, and resume regular expressions and activity.