An expressive face is a good thing. It shows your emotions—happy or sad, worried, or even cranky. Facial expressions add individuality and vibrancy to your persona. But over time, all that muscle movement can create frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and glabellar furrows—making you look older, tired, or even unhappy, even if you are not. Who wants that?
For many people, these areas are the first to develop noticeable wrinkles. That means you can take action early to prevent deeper, more obvious wrinkling. Even better, at Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, we can help you turn back the clock by diminishing existing forehead wrinkles and glabellar furrows while also preventing new ones from forming.
You smiled when you read that, did you not? (We love your smile, but even that happiest of facial expressions can contribute to forehead wrinkles and frown lines—all the more reason to keep reading.)
Glabellar Furrows and Frown Lines
We usually hear terms like brow and forehead, but technically, the skin between your eyebrows and on your forehead is called the glabella. Muscles underneath this skin move to form facial expressions, even smiles. As these dynamic muscles move, glabellar furrows and forehead wrinkles often appear on the surface of the skin.
Over time, wrinkles remain visible even when muscles are relaxed, as skin loses moisture, elasticity, collagen, and underlying fat. You may notice glabellar furrows (the wavy, horizontal lines across your forehead) and/or frown lines (the parallel lines between your eyebrows). Fortunately, treatments at Eterna Cosmetic Surgery can help smooth these wrinkles and restore a more youthful appearance.
Non-Surgical Treatments for Frown Lines & Forehead Wrinkles
Whether you have glabellar furrows, frown lines, or both, Eterna Cosmetic Surgery offers three non-surgical corrective treatments that our patients love: Botox, Bellafill, and Morpheus8.
- Botox injections do not erase existing wrinkles, but they minimize muscle movement to prevent further wrinkling. With precise placement, you can smooth forehead wrinkles and glabellar furrows while maintaining natural facial expressiveness.
- Bellafill helps diminish visible lines by filling wrinkles with collagen. Patients who use Botox but already have deep forehead wrinkles often opt for a filler like Bellafill, which is ideal for this area and lasts up to five years.
- Morpheus8 is a radiofrequency microneedling treatment that softens deep lines by stimulating collagen production and firming the skin. Some patients who prefer a Botox-free approach choose Morpheus8, while others combine it with Botox or fillers for optimal results.
Many patients benefit from a customized combination of these three treatments to achieve smoother, more youthful skin.
When Cosmetic Surgery Is the Best Option
Non-surgical options work beautifully for most men and women. However, if frown lines, forehead wrinkles, or glabellar furrows are severe, a surgical facelift or brow lift may be the best choice. In some cases, aging causes the brows to move downward, and a brow lift can restore low, sagging eyebrows for a more youthful appearance.
While cosmetic surgery is the only permanent option, it does not stop the natural aging process, meaning new wrinkles can still develop over time. Dr. Hernandez can help you determine whether a surgical or non-surgical approach is best for your aesthetic goals.
How to Prevent Forehead Wrinkles & Glabellar Furrows
You might have read that certain facial exercises can prevent forehead wrinkles and glabellar furrows. In reality, excessive facial movements can actually contribute to wrinkle formation. Plus, no amount of exercise can restore lost collagen, fat, or elasticity.
There are also many over-the-counter products claiming to prevent wrinkles with ingredients like antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and peptides. While these can promote skin health and slightly reduce glabellar furrows in some individuals, they offer minimal long-term impact. Wouldn’t you rather choose a treatment that works?
Botox, Bellafill, and Morpheus8 not only significantly reduce existing frown lines and forehead wrinkles, but they also help prevent new ones from forming over time.
Getting started is easy—schedule a consultation with Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez at Eterna Cosmetic Surgery to discuss your forehead rejuvenation goals. We can help you achieve a smoother, happier, and more refreshed appearance.
