Mabrie Facial Institute 166 Geary Street Floor 1300 San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: (415) 445-9513 Text/SMS: (866) 618-9459 Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Because the forehead makes up the upper third of the face, its shape and contour play a significant role in how youthful, balanced, and refreshed you look. At Mabrie Facial Institute in San Francisco, we often find that treating the forehead in harmony with surrounding features, like the temples, brows, and upper face, creates the most natural-looking improvements. Whether you choose targeted forehead contouring or our signature i360 Full Face plan, we customize your filler treatment to smooth irregularities, restore ideal curvature, and refresh your whole face.
ABOUT OUR PATIENT In his 40s, this patient came to us with a key concern: a concave forehead that gave his profile an uneven, less balanced look. He wanted to smooth the slope for a more harmonious, youthful contour while also exploring options to refine and sculpt other areas of his face. His goal was a polished, high-fashion appearance t... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This SF local initially came in for a non-surgical rhinoplasty but ended up treating additional areas, including his forehead. During his evaluation, his injector saw an opportunity to improve his profile by treating his forehead as well. MFI TREATMENT PLAN Dermal fillers were used to fill... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This male patient in his 50s is a long-time MFI patient who initially came to us looking for guidance on how to look more refreshed and youthful. After previous treatments addressing his nose, under eyes, and temples, we recommended forehead filler (paired with his Botox) to complete the rejuvenation of his upper fac... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This athletic patient in his 40's came to us wanting a more confident, balanced profile — and during his i360 consultation, it became clear that one key opportunity was addressing age-related volume loss in his upper face, particularly the forehead. A subtle concavity in this area was casting shadows and creating a slight... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This confident woman in her 30s originally came to MFI seeking a solution for under eye hollowness and tired-looking eyes that didn’t reflect how vibrant she felt. After seeing her refreshed look following her first treatment, she became excited about continuing her aesthetic journey. Subtle volume loss in her forehead co... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This vibrant woman in her 60s came to us seeking a more balanced, refreshed appearance after noticing age-related volume loss — especially in the forehead. A competitive bodybuilder and grandmother of 12, her active lifestyle had led to reduced facial fat, and she was particularly interested in correcting the concave appe... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This dedicated patient in her 40s came to us after transforming her body through professional bodybuilding, but she wanted her face to reflect the same strength and presence. Her primary concern was age-related volume loss, and as we began restoring facial balance, she became increasingly aware of a concave appearance in... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This dynamic woman in her 50's came to MFI seeking a refreshed, natural-looking result. One of her main concerns was a slight concavity in her forehead, which subtly affected the balance and harmony of her facial profile. She was also beginning to notice changes in her midface and lower face — including under eye volume l... Read More
How To Get Rid of Indentation on Forehead: Your Treatment Options at MFI
The Entry Point: Targeted Forehead Filler Treatment
Looking at the forehead from a lateral view, we can see the prominence and curvature of the forehead. Foreheads can either be sloped, straight, or curved, but with age, the forehead may become flat or even concave. Using dermal fillers, we can enhance the contours of the forehead and create the ideal shape. This procedure is great in combination with our BOTOX® for Forehead & Brow package to smooth the surface of the forehead and shape the brows.
The indentation of the central portion of this man's forehead caused his brows to look heavy, which aged him. Forehead filler brightened his upper face and complemented his other features.
The concavity of this gentleman's forehead was quite pronounced, but filler restored a rounded, healthier-looking contour.
The Package: Temple & Forehead Filler Package
If volume loss has caused your temples to sink in along with your forehead, you may be a better candidate for our Temple & Forehead package. It includes up to 6 syringes of filler for filling in concavities and restoring a healthy, youthful appearance.
This is a great example of a man who benefited from both forehead and temple filler to improve the overall shape of the top of his face. The forehead and temple can be thought of as one aesthetic unit, and fillers are great at creating pleasing contours.
The Ultimate: i360 Full Face
For clients ready to take non surgical facial rejuvenation to the next level, our i360 Full Face treatment incorporates temple enhancement into a comprehensive facial strategy. By addressing every zone—not just the forehead—this approach optimizes harmony, balance, and light reflection across the face, making it ideal for those seeking full-face architectural contouring from every angle.
As a part of our i360 Full Face approach, temple filler restored upper-face support and smoothed transitions to the brows and eyes. Complementary enhancements to the under eyes, cheeks, and jawline created balanced contours and a refreshed, energetic look.
Temple and forehead filler was key for restoring upper-face volume and improving her profile. Enhancements to the under eyes, cheeks, nose, lips, and jawline brought her features into harmony, creating a strong, balanced look that reflects her confidence.
Using our i360 Full Face approach, temple and forehead filler softened concavity above the brows and refreshed her upper face. Subtle, complementary enhancements created a natural, harmonious look she maintains with regular touch-ups.
Filler refined a sloped forehead, creating smoother contours and a more balanced profile. The result is subtle yet striking, enhancing his natural symmetry and presence.
At MFI in San Francisco, forehead filler costs depend on how much product is used. Visit our dedicated pricing page for updated cost information.
Once your forehead is exactly how you want it, you’ll enter into the maintenance phase of treatment. This means you only need to come in about every 12 months for touch-ups, which require significantly less filler than your initial treatment.
Qualified borrowers may be eligible for 0% financing for 6 to 12 months through CareCredit and Alphaeon medical financing.
The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to refining the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you’ll find at MFI.
Forehead shape is determined by one’s natural underlying bone structure, specifically the frontal bone. The supraorbital ridge (“brow ridge”) plays a large part in the appearance of the forehead as well. If you have an indent on your forehead, it could be genetic, which is probably the case if you’ve always had it. However, volume loss is often the culprit, especially if you’ve seen the concavity increase, making your brow ridge look heavy or more prominent.
Forehead indentations are often the result of aging, due to bone resorption and facial fat loss. However, some individuals, especially those who are very lean or athletic, lose fat in this area prematurely, resulting in an older appearance. At MFI, we skillfully apply forehead filler to soften a prominent brow and create the ideal forehead shape and contour.
Consultation and Planning for Your Forehead Filler Treatment
Your First Visit
When you walk into our stunning San Francisco office, you’ll experience equal parts luxury, beauty, fun, and compassion. You’ll be escorted to one of our bright treatment rooms where you’ll have a thorough consultation with one of our exceptional Injectors and discuss your concerns and goals. Your Injector carefully examines your face from every angle, under different lighting, to determine which procedures will result in your ideal contours. When it comes to forehead filler, many patients don’t know what a big difference it can make until they see the results for themselves.
At Mabrie Facial Institute, our Illumination 360°TM approach means your results will look amazing from any angle, in any light. If we agree that forehead shaping with filler will help bring out the best version of you, it will be added to your personal treatment plan. We can usually get started immediately.
Your Forehead Filler Procedure
Our Injectors use filler to reshape the forehead and create an even contour, filling concavities, and providing softer transitions between the supraorbital ridge and upper forehead. We place hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers from the JUVÉDERM® or Restylane® family of products directly on top of the frontal bone to contour the forehead. Treatment in this area involves using a small needle to place the filler right on top of the bone. It is important that the filler is placed in stages through multiple treatments.
Your Forehead Filler May Look Better After Two Treatments
Your second appointment is scheduled for 1 to 3 months after your initial procedure. This staging is necessary because too much filler placed at once can cause the product to spread outwards rather than upwards, resulting in a less-than-ideal aesthetic result. Importantly, a layered approach allows us to safely administer filler without overfilling and compressing vessels. Forehead filler is an advanced procedure best performed by highly trained injectors.
For the best experience, follow these tips in advance of your appointment:
A few days before your appointment, restrict blood thinners, such as anti-inflammatories, fish oil, and alcohol. Limiting these will reduce your risk of bruising from forehead filler injections.
DO NOT discontinue prescribed, medically necessary medications.
Eat and drink a normal breakfast or lunch prior to your appointment; low blood sugar can make patients lightheaded during treatment.
Recovery & Aftercare
Some common injection-related reactions may occur, such as swelling, bruising, pain, itching, discoloration, and tenderness at the injection site. These are normal side effects and are most apparent 24 to 48 hours after treatment. They can last up to 2 weeks but typically subside within 2 to 5 days. Most patients return to their routine activities the same day.
Swelling
While swelling is typically minimal, it peaks the day after treatment
This may cause temporary asymmetry, lumps, or bumps
Swelling from filler will gradually resolve to reveal your final results over 4 to 6 weeks
Bruising
While bruising is possible, it is usually minimal
Redness & Discomfort
Often minimal and lasting just a few days
Your forehead may be tender to the touch
Downtime
No downtime required
May return to work immediately after treatment
May resume normal exercise the next day
Because we know you have questions about your recovery process, we created an entire page dedicated to BOTOX and dermal filler aftercare.
You can expect your forehead filler results to last approximately 12 months. We recommend that our patients receive touch-ups on their fillers annually in order to prolong their results. By adding more filler before the original product breaks down entirely, we can reduce the number of syringes needed and keep your look fresh without interruption. For more information, read our blog post on how to extend the duration of your fillers.
Do forehead fillers hurt?
The needle used for filler injections is very tiny, as is the blunt-tipped microcannula we insert to guide the filler beneath the skin. You might feel a quick pinch, which feels similar to a toothpick on the skin. Our fillers come pre-mixed with anesthetic, so you shouldn’t feel discomfort after the initial injection. Most individuals experience very little discomfort during their procedure, but you may have bruising or swelling after treatment.
What is recovery like after dermal fillers in the forehead?
It is normal to experience some swelling, bruising, and tenderness in the treatment areas. This should go away within a day or two. About an hour after your procedure, you can reapply makeup. This allows time for the injection sites to close and prevents you from introducing bacteria. You should be able to return to normal daily activities immediately after your treatment.
If you’d like to speak to one of the expert Injectors at MFI about creating your ideal forehead and brow, request a consultation online, or call us at
(415) 445-9513 to schedule your appointment. If you’ll be visiting us from outside the area, you’re in good company, and our Fly in for Your Procedure page was created just for you to help make planning your trip as smooth as possible.
Reviewed for clinical accuracy by Dr. David Mabrie on April 10th, 2026.
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