Botox Azzalure — Forehead

Botulinum toxin (Azzalure) injected into the frontalis muscle to smooth horizontal forehead lines. A 20-minute procedure with results visible within 5-14 days and lasting 3-6 months.

Forehead Botox at SCM Estetic uses Azzalure (abobotulinumtoxinA), a purified botulinum toxin type A manufactured by Galderma. The practitioner places precise micro-injections into the frontalis muscle — the broad, flat muscle responsible for raising the eyebrows and creating horizontal forehead creases. By temporarily reducing the contractile force of targeted muscle fibres, the overlying skin relaxes and existing lines soften or disappear entirely. The procedure takes approximately 20 minutes including consultation and marking. The practitioner assesses the patient's natural brow position and movement patterns before selecting injection points. This assessment is critical: over-treating the frontalis without accounting for brow position can result in a heavy or dropped brow. SCM Estetic's practitioners tailor dosing to preserve natural expression while eliminating static lines — a balance that reflects the clinic's injectable-focused expertise since 2016. Onset of effect begins at 3-5 days post-treatment, with full results visible at 10-14 days. Duration varies by individual metabolism but typically spans 3-6 months before muscle activity gradually returns. Patients who maintain regular treatment intervals (every 4-5 months) often find that results last progressively longer as the muscle weakens from sustained non-use. No anaesthesia is required — the needles used are ultra-fine (30-32 gauge) and most patients describe the sensation as a brief pinch. Downtime is minimal: patients can return to normal activities immediately, avoiding only strenuous exercise, lying flat, and facial massage for 4-6 hours post-treatment.