Forehead Botox: Why Treating the Glabella Matters Too
If you're starting to notice forehead lines or have been curious about Botox for a while, you're not alone. Smoothing horizontal forehead lines is one of the most popular requests we receive at Bare Face RVA, a physician-led Botox boutique serving Glen Allen, Short Pump, and Richmond’s West End.
But here's what many first-time clients don’t realize: to achieve natural-looking, balanced results, we often recommend treating the glabella (the frown lines between your eyebrows, also called “11s”) at the same time as the forehead.
🤔 Why Not Just Treat the Forehead?
Botox works by relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles—like the ones that appear when you raise your eyebrows or frown. But the forehead and glabella muscles work together, and treating just one area can lead to unbalanced results.
👉 If you only treat the forehead, your glabella muscles may overcompensate, leading to a heavier brow or unnatural movement.
👉 When we treat both areas together, we maintain facial symmetry and expression, while delivering smoother, more subtle results.
💉 How Many Units of Botox Do I Need?
While everyone’s facial anatomy is different, here’s a general breakdown of average Botox unit requirements:
Forehead lines: 10–20 units
Glabellar lines (11s): 15–20 units
Combined treatment: ~25–40 units
At Bare Face RVA, all treatments are customized and administered by a licensed MD, ensuring that your dosing is appropriate for your features and goals. We use both Botox® and Xeomin®, depending on your preferences and previous experience.
🌿 Why Choose Bare Face RVA?
✅ Physician-led care for safe, precise, and natural-looking results
✅ Located in Glen Allen, serving clients from Short Pump and West End Richmond
✅ Appointment-only practice with availability Wednesdays, weekends, and some evenings
✅ Online booking for convenience, with flexible scheduling
📅 Ready to Smooth Fine Lines with Confidence?
Botox doesn't have to mean frozen. At Bare Face RVA, we believe in results that help you look like you—just more refreshed. If you’re ready to learn more about forehead and glabella Botox, or want to schedule a consultation, click below to get started.