Target forehead lines and wrinkles with advanced non surgical treatments at L’Atelier, Harley Street, London.
These lines form as the frontalis muscle repeatedly lifts the brows during expression. Over time, the skin becomes thinner, collagen levels decline, and the creases begin to remain visible even when the face is at rest.
Forehead lines can create a tired, stressed or older appearance, even when you feel relaxed. At L’Atelier Aesthetics, we take a personalised and clinically led approach to treating forehead lines. By assessing your muscle activity, skin quality, hydration levels and natural brow movement, we design a tailored plan that smooths the area while maintaining natural expression and facial balance.
Forehead lines occur when dynamic expression and age-related skin changes combine. Repeated eyebrow movement creates creases in the same areas, and as collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid decline, the skin gradually loses its ability to bounce back. Over time, these expression lines become static, showing even when the face is still.
Understanding the degree of muscle activity versus the degree of skin ageing allows us to choose the most effective treatment approach.
Forehead lines develop due to a combination of repetitive movement and gradual changes within the skin. Several factors influence how they appear:
Frequent lifting of the brows:
Everyday expressions activate the frontalis muscle, causing horizontal lines to form across the forehead.
Reduced collagen and elastin:
As the skin ages, it loses firmness and becomes more susceptible to creasing.
Skin thinning:
Lower levels of structural support make lines more noticeable and longer lasting.
Hydration loss:
Dry or dehydrated skin can accentuate surface creases.
Genetic facial patterns:
Some people naturally use their forehead muscles more, leading to earlier line formation.
Because everyone’s anatomy and skin quality differ, forehead lines vary in depth, distribution and visibility.
Every case of forehead lines is unique. After your consultation, we will recommend the most suitable treatment or combination to smooth expression lines, improve skin quality and maintain natural facial movement.
Anti-wrinkle injections are the most effective treatment for forehead lines.
By gently relaxing the frontalis muscle, they smooth existing wrinkles and prevent deeper lines from forming, while maintaining natural brow movement.
Polynucleotides can used to help strengthen, repair and rejuvenate the skin of the forehead.
By boosting collagen, improving elasticity and enhancing hydration, they reduce the appearance of fine lines and support long-term skin quality.
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to remodel collagen in the deeper layers of the skin.
It is particularly helpful for deeper or more etched-in forehead lines that remain visible even at rest.
Microneedling stimulates natural collagen production and improves early textural lines across the forehead.
It offers a subtle but effective improvement in smoothness and skin quality.
Skin boosters deliver deep hydration to the forehead, helping to smooth surface creases and enhance skin luminosity.
They are especially effective for fine, dryness-related lines or early signs of skin ageing.
Forehead lines are caused by repeated movement of the frontalis muscle when raising the eyebrows. Over time, the skin becomes thinner, collagen levels decline, and the lines begin to remain visible even when the face is relaxed.
Anti-wrinkle injections are the most effective treatment for softening dynamic and static forehead lines. Polynucleotides, skin boosters, microneedling and Morpheus8 can further improve skin texture and support long-term results.
No. When performed precisely, Botox softens the lines while maintaining natural brow movement. The goal is a smoother, refreshed look without altering expression.
Anti-wrinkle injections: around 3–4 months
Polynucleotides: 6–12 months
Skin boosters: around 6 months
Microneedling: results build gradually with a course
Your practitioner will recommend the best maintenance plan.
Yes. As collagen and elastin decline, the skin becomes less able to bounce back after movement, causing lines to deepen over time. Early treatment can help prevent them from becoming more pronounced.
Most treatments are well tolerated. Anti-wrinkle injections involve small, quick injections, while microneedling and Morpheus8 can be performed with topical numbing to ensure comfort.
Downtime is minimal. You may experience slight redness or small bumps after injections, or temporary sensitivity following microneedling or Morpheus8. Most clients resume normal activities shortly after treatment.
Yes. Medical-grade skincare containing retinoids, peptides or hyaluronic acid can support collagen, improve texture and enhance long-term results when used alongside in-clinic treatments.
Completely preventing forehead lines is difficult, but maintaining good skin care, staying hydrated, using SPF daily and addressing early signs with preventative anti-wrinkle injections can significantly slow their progression.
At L’Atelier, we take a thoughtful and clinically led approach to treating forehead lines, looking closely at the changes in skin texture, elasticity and collagen support that contribute to their development. We also assess hydration levels, muscle activity and natural brow movement to understand exactly why these lines have formed and how they behave. With this detailed insight, we create a personalised treatment plan designed to smooth fine lines, strengthen thinning skin and restore a fresher, more refined appearance to the forehead. Our aim is to achieve natural, subtle and long lasting rejuvenation while maintaining balanced, expressive facial movement.
Dr Duncan Brennand is the Lead Aesthetic Physician at L’Atelier Aesthetics and has extensive experience in advanced injectable treatments and upper-face rejuvenation. He specialises in softening forehead lines with precision, ensuring smoother skin while maintaining natural facial movement and expression.
With a detailed understanding of facial anatomy and muscle behaviour, Dr Brennand carefully assesses brow activity, skin quality and the depth of forehead lines to determine the most effective treatment plan. Whether addressing dynamic expression lines or more established creases, he uses a refined and personalised approach to deliver natural, balanced and long lasting results.
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