Wrinkles on the forehead

Na čelu, svaka emocija ostavi trag – od radoznalog podizanja obrva do nesvesnog mrštenja u stresnim trenucima. Sa godinama, te linije prestaju da nestaju kada se lice opusti. Bore na čelu postaju trajne i jasno vidljive, menjajući izražaj lica i često dodajući godine koje ne osećamo.

Iako bore predstavljaju prirodan proces starenja, mnogima postaju estetski izazov upravo zato što su najvidljivije. Regija čela je široka, stalno aktivna i direktno izložena spoljnom uticaju – što je čini posebno podložnom nastanku bora. Najpre se pojavljuju fine linije, a vremenom prelaze u dublje, statične brazde koje ostaju čak i u mirovanju.

Dobra vest je da postoji niz efikasnih, neinvazivnih tretmana kojima se bore na čelu mogu ublažiti ili potpuno ukloniti – a da se pri tom zadrži prirodan izraz lica. Među njima, najpouzdaniji i najčešće korišćen je botoks za bore, koji deluje ciljano na mišiće odgovorne za mimiku, relaksirajući ih i sprečavajući dalje produbljivanje bora.

How do wrinkles on the forehead form?

The forehead is constantly in motion. Raising eyebrows in surprise, frowning, tiny twitches that accompany thinking – all these movements activate the frontal muscle (musculus frontalis), one of the strongest mimic muscles in the upper third of the face. As these movements are repeated day after day, the skin on the forehead bends in the same places – at first discreetly, in the form of thin lines that disappear at rest.

Over time, as the skin loses its elasticity and collagen, these lines become permanent. In this phase, we are talking about static wrinkles – those that are present even when the face is completely relaxed. The most common types of wrinkles that occur on the forehead are:

• Horizontal wrinkles – occur due to repeated eyebrow lifts.
• Wrinkles between the eyebrows (frowns) – are the result of eyebrows gathering inwards, often as a reflex to stress, thinking or sunlight.

In addition to pronounced facial expressions, the appearance and deepening of wrinkles on the forehead is influenced by a number of external and internal factors. Long-term exposure to sunlight, especially without adequate UV protection, significantly accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, which leads to premature skin aging – a process known as photoaging. If we add insufficient fluid intake and inadequate hydration of the skin, it dries out, loses its elasticity and wrinkles form faster.

Stress, insomnia and the modern pace of life further disrupt the balance in the body, which is very quickly reflected in the quality of the skin. Genetic factors also play an important role – while in some people the first wrinkles will become visible only after the age of thirty, in others they can appear much earlier, depending on the inherited characteristics of the skin and the structure of the face.

Vrste bora na čelu – horizontalne linije i mrštilice

Bore na čelu se ne pojavljuju slučajno, niti su sve iste – nastaju na tačno određenim mestima, u zavisnosti od pokreta mišića i učestalosti određenih izraza lica. Najčešće ih delimo na horizontalne bore i vertikalne bore između obrva, poznatije kao mrštilice.

Horizontalne bore predstavljaju paralelne linije koje se pružaju duž čela. Njihova pojava je direktno povezana sa podizanjem obrva – pokretom koji činimo kada se iznenadimo, zapitamo ili naglasimo nešto u razgovoru. Vremenom, usled ponavljanja ovog pokreta i gubitka elastičnosti kože, te linije postaju trajne i vidljive čak i kada je lice u mirovanju. Zbog toga što čelo zauzima veliki deo lica, ove bore su naročito upadljive i često prve koje primetimo.

Druga grupa su vertikalne bore između obrva, koje nastaju prilikom mrštenja, koncentracije ili refleksnog zatvaranja očiju pri jakom svetlu. Te karakteristične, često dve paralelne linije, nazivamo mrštilicama, a u medicinskom smislu – glabelarne bore. Njihovo formiranje povezano je sa aktivnošću mišića corrugator supercilii i procerus, koji povlače obrve ka sredini i naniže. Ove bore daju licu strog, zabrinut ili umoran izraz – čak i kada se osoba ne oseća tako.

Zanimljivo je da se uz mrštilice često mogu javiti i sitne bore na korenu nosa, takozvane “bunny lines”, koje dodatno doprinose izraženosti gornje trećine lica. Sve ove mimičke bore mogu se efikasno tretirati uz pažljivo odabrane metode koje vraćaju koži glatkoću, a izrazu lica – prirodnu blagost.

Botox for forehead wrinkles

When wrinkles on the forehead are already present and clearly expressed, the most effective solution recommended by doctors is the application of Botox. Although it is often mistaken for a method that “freezes the face”, properly applied Botox for wrinkles acts selectively, relaxing the muscles responsible for their formation – without losing expressiveness or facial expressions.

Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is used in precisely defined doses and injection points. On the forehead, the frontal muscle, the muscles between the eyebrows (corrugator and procerus) and possibly the muscles around the eyes are most often treated if the goal is complete harmonization of the upper third of the face. After the treatment, the muscles that previously created the lines stop contracting, and the skin above them gradually flattens out and becomes smooth.

One of the key benefits of Botox is that in addition to erasing existing wrinkles, it prevents them from deepening further. The effects are visible after a few days, and the full result is achieved in about 10 to 14 days. The face looks fresher, more rested, but still completely natural. The duration of the effect varies, but on average ranges between 4 and 6 months. The treatment itself lasts only a few minutes. The thinnest needles are used, which makes the procedure almost painless. If necessary, a local anesthetic is applied. There is no recovery period, which means that after the treatment, you can immediately return to your daily duties.

A combination of Botox and hyaluronic fillers when wrinkles do not subside easily

In the case of more pronounced wrinkles on the forehead, especially in the elderly, it is often necessary to combine Botox with hyaluronic fillers to achieve a natural and balanced result. This combination of treatments allows not only to relax the muscles that cause wrinkles, but also to compensate for lost volume, which is key to achieving a youthful appearance.

Some wrinkles simply “do not listen”. Although Botox can relax the muscles and stop the further deepening of the lines on the forehead, it often happens that deep, indented wrinkles remain visible even when the face is completely calm. In these cases, the solution is a combination of treatments – Botox for the muscles, hyaluronic acid for the wrinkle itself.

Hyaluronic filler can be gently injected directly into the wrinkle, like a thin support from the inside, to gently lift and smooth the bottom of the wrinkle. This injection is very superficial and precise, and the amount of material is minimal. Effect? The lines look softer and less noticeable, but you should know that the result is not long-lasting – in this case, hyaluronic acid is absorbed faster, so the effect lasts about two months.

In the elderly, or when the forehead has lost its natural fullness, the situation is somewhat different. The forehead muscle can then stick to the bone, and the result of Botox can seem strange. That is why it is important to restore volume first – that is, to use hyaluronic acid deeper, in order to round the forehead and create a natural basis for further work. Only after that, Botox has space to “do its job”, without the risk of unnatural expression.

In practice, we use two techniques:

• Surface injection in the pine – when we want to fill in persistent lines.
• Deep injection under the skin – when the entire volume of the forehead needs to be restored.

Treatments to improve skin quality – additional support for the skin of the forehead

Although they do not directly affect the mimic muscles, treatments to improve the quality of the skin play an important role in the fight against wrinkles – especially at the first signs of aging or when we want to achieve a fresh, even appearance of the forehead.

CO2 Laser It rejuvenates the skin by removing its surface layer and stimulating the formation of new collagen in the deeper layers. The result is a tight, even skin with reduced wrinkles and a visible effect of “erasing” surface lines. Biorevitalization and skin boosters involve injecting hyaluronic acid and nutritional complexes into the skin to restore hydration, elasticity and tone. They are ideal for dry, tired or mature forehead skin. Mesotherapy uses cocktails of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to deeply nourish the skin. It does not erase deep wrinkles, but it makes the skin healthier and more radiant. Chemical peels remove dead skin cells and improve the texture of the skin. They even out the complexion, refresh the surface layers and slightly soften fine lines.

These methods are often combined with Botox or hyaluronic acid to achieve a full and long-lasting effect – because well-groomed skin always responds better to aesthetic procedures.

Which treatment is the right choice for me?

The choice of treatment for forehead wrinkles depends primarily on the depth of the wrinkles, the structure of the skin, the age of the patient and the goals you want to achieve. In practice, the approach is always adapted to the condition of the skin, the anatomy of the face and the patient’s expectations. The goal is not to “erase the years”, but to make the face look rested, harmonious and well-groomed – without exaggeration.

Svako lice je drugačije – kao i svaka bora. Zato ne postoji univerzalno rešenje. Na konsultaciji, pregledom kože i mišićne aktivnosti, precizno ćemo proceniti koji tretman ili kombinacija tretmana će dati najbolji rezultat za vas. Bilo da su bore na čelu tek primetne ili već dublje urezane, važno je da znate: rešenja postoje, i često su jednostavnija nego što mislite. Naš cilj nije da promenimo vaše lice – već da mu vratimo glatkoću, svežinu i prirodan izraz.

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