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Getting Botox but NOT forehead?

37 replies

BeesUnicornPot · 12/06/2025 18:26

Has anyone done this? Is it a thing or something I’ve just invented!

If you aren’t into Botox then, obviously it’ll sound daft but I’ve been having it for years.

Since introducing other skin treatments, my skin is pretty good and thinking of a more ‘natural’ look (if that’s possible) when it comes to Botox. So I just don’t want to look totally frozen.

Has anyone looked into this or done it?

I’d still need it in crows feet, jaw area and possible between eyes.

Is that a daft idea?

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Hallywally · 15/06/2025 11:44

I have Botox in my forehead but don’t have a frozen look. Part of this is because I’m heavily freckled & don’t wear much make up so I avoid that “shiny” look. The other is that I have quite a large forehead and naturally very thick high arched brows. I wanted to avoid eyebrow droop at all costs. I had Botox in the upper part of my forehead and filler in the lower lines (which were particularly stubborn). It’s worked really well as I still have movement & the lines are gone. Filler in the forehead can be a high risk procedure- I go to an actual doctor who advised me well.

slinkiemalinkiey · 15/06/2025 12:18

FlexiLime · 15/06/2025 02:11

Explains why the rats around my way are looking fresh.

😂😂😂

AmyDuPlantier · 15/06/2025 12:20

Botox won’t fix deep lines though; it’s filler you need for that. I resisted it for about a year, but got my marionette lines filled and I’m my face looks SO much more relaxed for it.

AmyDuPlantier · 15/06/2025 12:21

KPPlumbing · 15/06/2025 08:50

Can anyone share how it looks to get your crows feet done? I get Botox in my forehead and frown lines and love it. I'm one of those people who smile through my eyes more than through my mouth, and I'm worried about it taking away my expressions. But I would like my crows feet to be softened....

For me it just makes me look much more awake; nobody knows but I always get ‘you look good/fresh’ type comments following getting it done.

KPPlumbing · 15/06/2025 13:12

AmyDuPlantier · 15/06/2025 12:21

For me it just makes me look much more awake; nobody knows but I always get ‘you look good/fresh’ type comments following getting it done.

Thanks. I think I'll risk it and get it done next time.

llizzie · 15/06/2025 14:15

FlexiLime · 15/06/2025 06:54

I was referring to cold water and air dry 😊

Never heard of that.

llizzie · 15/06/2025 14:17

I've never had lines on my forehead. Not many elsewhere either, but I do have a problem with under eye bags. The only thing that works so far is My Special Eyes, but it does sting sometimes.

3luckystars · 15/06/2025 18:55

Is the ere anything you can do for the droopy eyelids besides surgery ?

can Botox at the side of forehead lift up your eyes or does Botox up there always cause droopy eyes?

sorry I’m clueless I have never had it done.
I will try the water first and see if that can help 😁

slinkiemalinkiey · 15/06/2025 19:32

Well placed Botox can help raise eyebrows but it's tricky to get it right!

AmyDuPlantier · 16/06/2025 08:07

3luckystars · 15/06/2025 18:55

Is the ere anything you can do for the droopy eyelids besides surgery ?

can Botox at the side of forehead lift up your eyes or does Botox up there always cause droopy eyes?

sorry I’m clueless I have never had it done.
I will try the water first and see if that can help 😁

I can tell it’s time for Botox when my left eyelid starts to sag a bit; the feeling of it annoys me, and getting it lifted slightly feels so much better. I don’t think it’s that tricky to get right, it’s a pretty standard thing to use Botox for.

StrawberryWasp · 16/06/2025 08:30

I have botox for 11s and crows feet but not forehead.

I have quite deep forehead lines apparently because I have strong muscles which I use a lot in my forehead. My practitioner advised against using botox to relax these as it would cause my eyebrows to drop and masculinise my face with a heavy brow.

I now quite like having the forehead lines but 11s smoothed I think I look 50 (my age) and like I haven't had any work but not permanently angry!

llizzie · 17/06/2025 14:16

AmyDuPlantier · 16/06/2025 08:07

I can tell it’s time for Botox when my left eyelid starts to sag a bit; the feeling of it annoys me, and getting it lifted slightly feels so much better. I don’t think it’s that tricky to get right, it’s a pretty standard thing to use Botox for.

Perhaps that's why Trump left the G7 meeting?

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