How Forehead Lines and Acne can be Treated with Lasers, Injectables, and Topicals

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A lady is concerned about the thickened skin and horizontal creases on her forehead. She has also struggled with breakouts throughout her 30s, and wants to know what type of treatment will help her achieve smoother skin.

New York oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. discusses her concerns in this video, and talks about the various ways one can go about treating acne, forehead lines, and improving overall skin quality:

0:47 — Dr. Prasad details his background training, and his experience in using various injectables and lasers in his practice since the mid-90s

1:28 — How every doctor will have a difference in opinion with regard to treatment, based on their own experiences and biases

2:30 — The definitions of static lines and dynamic lines

2:52 — Dealing with forehead lines with the help of neurotoxins like Botox® or Dysport

3:22 — How static forehead lines represent loss of collagen

3:42 — Dr. Prasad discusses options to manage acne, including the Nd:YAG laser, retinols, and acne-related topicals

5:16 — The definition of platelet-rich plasma and how it stimulates collagen production in skin

5:54— How non-ablative lasers and fractional lasers can also improve skin quality and stimulate collagen

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[fitnesswithsteve]

Thanks for this video. It really helped me in an unbiased way!

[leecarbutt]

I keep reading different opinions on botox, some people say it does nothing at all for static lines, only dynamic, while others say it also helps with static lines, what is the truth?

[amrindersidhu]

I do have deep forehead wrinkles. I m 32 male.. Botox lasts only 4 months.. What about lazer treatment?