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What is a "Botox lift" or "Botox Brow Lift"? 12 answers

I thought that Botox could make your face sag more, so how is a Botox Lift even possible? How does a Botox Brow lift work?


Does Botox work on horizontal forehead creases? 10 answers

Hi. My name is Kym and I am 38 years old. I am desperate to find a non-invasive procedure to help reduce the lines going accross my forehead. I...

How can I thicken my eyebrows?

I have really thin eyebrows and they don't seem to be growing back properly. Is there anything that can be done?

Raised eyebrows and drooping lid after Botox 10 answers

One week after my Botox injections, I started to have raised eye brows and drooping eyelids. What can I do to make them look normal again? I am...

Why doesn't Botox work on my crows lines? 6 answers

I have had five atempts at botox for the crows lines around my eyes, my brow and a very distinct lateral line above my nose (forehead area) but it...

Recommendations for fixing bad permanent makeup eyebrows? 3 answers

I had my eyebrows tattooed today and I am not happy with the result. Can I have it removed and how long do I have to wait? Can I then re-tattoo over...

When will lumps from Evolence go away? 3 answers

Last week, I had the Evolence filler used on the deep furrows between my eyes. Half of the area has a lump that feels firm, and I also had a bit of...

Which product do I use for vertical lines? Botox or Restylane? 14 answers

I have two sort of deep vertical lines right between my eye brows. Which procedure would be better, botox or restylane. Or should one have both...

Can I get hair transplant surgery for my eyebrows? 6 answers

Ever since I was 13 I was plucking my eyebrows, the wrong way, i have pulled out some of the roots in the start of my eyebrows and in the curves of my...


Drooping eyebrow after Botox 6 answers

I have had wonderful results with Botox in the past (2 treatments in the past year). Yesterday, I had my forehead, crows feet, and glabellar lines...

Can asymmetric eyes or eyebrows be fixed? 3 answers

I am interested in fixing my asymmetrical eyes. One of my brows sits noticeably lower and that same eye looks much smaller than the other eye/eyebrow....

What is next when laser tattoo removal does not work? 1 answer

My  eyebrow Tattoo's were applied much too high and I am so upset. Over the last 8 years having to live with this mistake has been hell. I...

Permanent makeup shades for Asian skin

Hi. I would like to find out the perfect eyebrow and lip color suitable for my Asian complexion. I'm considering having a permanent cosmetic eyebrow...

Can permanent makeup be partially removed? 1 answer

My tatooed eyebrows are too close together - is there a way to remove only part of the eyebrow?

Too early for a brow lift? 8 answers

I am a 24 year old female. I have very droopy eyebrows.  Is it too early to get a browlift??

What to do with droopy eyelids after Botox? 7 answers

Three weeks ago I received Botox injections. Now I have severe eyelid drooping and my eyebrows are lower than usual. I look terrible. My doctor is...

Correcting uneven eyebrows from Dysport 3 answers

I am a newly qualified practitioner in aesthetic practice. My client has informed me that one eyebrow has gone slightly higher than the other. I...

Will eyebrow ptosis go after Botox? 6 answers

Will the ptosis on my eyebrow from Botox completely go away so I can move forward with the Permanent makeup? Should I ask for a refund?

How to fix tattooed eyebrows discoloration? 2 answers

My tattooed eyebrows turned orange. How can I fix them?

Do tattoos (permanent eyebrows) darken with age? 1 answer

A doctor friend of mine told me that tattoos darken with age. I'm thinking about getting my eyebrows tattooed, but don't want dark eyebrows when my...

Normal to have Botox injected directly into the eyebrows? 3 answers

I had 25 units of Botox to fill in the frown lines between my eyebrows, is it normal for the doctor to inject the Botox almost into my eyebrows? I...

Curious about using Latisse on my eyebrows. Is it ok? 2 answers

My eyebrows are as sparse and light as my eyelashes. I cannot express how much I hate having to practically draw them in daily. Is Latisse an option...

Laser tattoo removal turned eyebrow black 1 answer

I used laser to remove my eyebrow tattoo, but after 2 session it just changed the color from brown to black .what should i do?( my tatto is over my...

Heavy eyelids after Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift? 8 answers

I am one week post op upper blepharoplasty plus open brow lift. I am extremely depressed that my eyes look so different than before. My lid is now...

Can I get cosmetic plastic surgery to flatten my forehead? 3 answers

I would like to get surgery to burr the forehead bone to make it as flat as possible, as mine extends outwardly, and also to lower my hairline a...

Fixing scary eyebrows after Botox? 6 answers

I had Botox in my 11's (glabella?). It all looks fine but when I raise my eyebrows they stay down near my nose and raise up high with a real arch at...

Will partial eyebrow tattoos look strange?

My eyebrows were always beautiful but was eventually over-plucked. They are rounded now. I have been told that permanent eyebrow tattoo could correct...

Forehead and brow lift with Thermage or Fraxel 5 answers

I would also like to know if Thermage lifts the forehead? Can it lift the brow area? I also would like to know if Fraxel laser would tighten the skin...

Concerns after Brow Lift, Midface Lift, and Eyelid surgery 5 answers

I am a 37-year-old male in pretty decent shape. It is my 24th day post-op from an endoscopic Brow Lift / Midface Lift (I have 4 incisions in my...

Effective to use Restalyne for between brows and forehead lines? 3 answers

I have lines between my brows and on my forehead. I would like to use botox but due to several health issues i have this is contraindicated. Would...

How long Before asymmetry from Botox gets corrected? 7 answers

I am a little over 14 weeks post-op from a bad Botox outcome, which caused brow asymmetry. In just the past few days, I think I am finally noticing...

Can micro droplet approach in Botox prevent eyebrow from drooping? 10 answers

Can someone advise with details on the mirco droplet approach to treating the brow with Botox and preventing it from dropping?

Brow asymmetry after brow lift 4 answers

I am 45 and am 12 weeks post-op from a "bad" Botox outcome which caused ptosis in my left eyebrow. I am also 28 days post-op from an...

High eyebrow arch on sides after Botox 4 answers

I had Botox in my glabella area. It all looks fine, but when I raise my eyebrows, they stay down near my nose and raise up high with a real arch at...

How to fix severe arching of eyebrows after Botox? 5 answers

Can I rectify the 'joker' type eyebrows following Botox?

How to remove a stitch scar on eyebrow? 1 answer

I got stiches many years ago above my right eybrow that and the scar runs vertically. The scar seems to have gotten more noticeable as I get older. ...

Tattoo fade creams for semi-permanent eyebrow makeup?

I had semi permanent makeup on my eyebrows quite a few years back, and have recently had them touched up. Now, I want to remove it. I have heard of...

Where should Dysport be injected to raise eyebrow corner? 7 answers

Where would you inject Botox or Dysport to correct slight drooping of corner of the eyebrow?

Lasting solution for droopy eyebrows? 3 answers

My eyebrow tails are exceedingly droopy. I've tried a forehead lift, the so-called "Russian threads", and mini lifts. The results, while...

Eyebrow tattoo is thick and uneven - what to do? 1 answer

I can't stand my permanent eyebrows.  too thick, dark and ugly! what can i do about it? chemical removal? laser?

Cheek and forehead tingling after brow line Botox 5 answers

I live in Korea and went to have Botox for my brow line. The doctor did not advice or told me after procedure care, so I massaged it 9 hours after the...

Eyebrow shaping after Botox? 6 answers

How long should you wait to get eyebrows shaped (with tweezers) after Botox? Thank you!

Droopy eyebrows and puffiness after Botox 2 answers

I was injected with Botox 4 days ago and noticed puffiness and slight drooping 2 days later. Now, it becomes worse and worse each day. My upperlids...

Am I a good candidate for Brow lift and Blepharoplasty? 14 answers

My eyebrows droop inwards too much, and I always have to lift the inner area up to stop the heavy feeling from my forehead and to keep from having an...

Will eyebrows grow back after 2-3 laser hair removal treatments? 2 answers

I had a full face Laser hair removal and the therapist accidently chipped away on top of my eyebrows. Will the hair come back? My eyebrows are dark...

Juvederm for lifting eyebrows? 2 answers

Can the area under the eyebrow close to nose be filled in using Juvederm? As I get older my eyes are starting to take on a "mean" look and...

Washing face after permanent eyebrow makeup?

How long after my permanent makeup for eyebrows do I have to wait until I can wash my face?

Mylar and Brow lift or Fraxel Repair to replace Botox treatments? 6 answers

I can't decide whether to have Mylar and Brow lift or Fraxel Re:pair. I have good skin, but some under eye bags and one droopy eye. I use Botox for...

HELP Fixing Botox brow 3 answers

2 weeks ago I had BOTOX injected in my forehead (I have smaller forehead) and I wasnt aware of what "muscle relaxation" on my forehead...

Droopy brow correction after Botox by RN? 4 answers

I've recently had my first experience with Botox, which was administered by an RN, and my brows have dropped. Having gained a very quick education, I...

Faint eyebrows after permanent makeup

Three to four days after getting my I had permanent makeup for my eybrows, I peeled off the scabs. The brows were very dark (I am African...

Waiting for Endoscopic brow lift final result 3 answers

How long should I wait to see the final result from an Endoscopic brow lift?

How long are lateral Brow Lift incisions? 4 answers

How long are the incisions on each side of the head for a lateral Brow Lift? How far back are they from the hair line? Thank you.

Procedure for asymmetric and heavy eyelids? 3 answers

For many years (20 or more!), I have been very unhappy with my eyes, which are asymmetric and heavily lidded. Although I think this may be getting...

How does Dysport spread in forehead without side effects? 3 answers

If Dysport spreads more than Botox and "rocks the forehead," is there a greater potential for side effects in other areas, like the brow...

Latisse for white eyebrows and eyelashes? 1 answer

What makes your eyelashes grow white? Is that natural for a 49 yr old?Can Latisse/Lumigan/Bimatoprost/Travaprost do anything for white lashes and...

Wrinkles from too much Botox? 4 answers

I was wondering, can too much Botox cause wrinkles above the eyebrow? The last two times I had the injections, it seems like I am getting wrinkles...

Atlanta Eyebrow implants doctor recommendations

I would like to know a very, very good surgeon who can provide eyebrow implants. Can you recommend someone in the Atlanta area?

Breakout after threading related to Fraxel Laser? 1 answer

I had Fraxel Laser done about four months ago. For some reason, I find that every time I get my eyebrows or upper lip threaded, I break out in tiny...

Eyebrow hair loss after IPL 2 answers

I had IPL in March to correct red capillaries left by "Vitalize" chemical peel that I had a month earlier. I asked the nurse if I should...

Will Latisse work on tattooed eyebrows? 2 answers

Can Latisse/Bimatoprost/Travaprost work on sparse eyebrows from over-plucking? Will it work if you have eyebrow tattooed on? Mine are a light brown...

Coverage of one Juvederm syringe? 2 answers

How much of the face does one Juvederm syringe cover? I need my forehead, brow area, "parentheses," and maybe above my lips done. Will one...

How to darken eyebrows or eyelashes? 1 answer

I have very light hair and want to darken it, in the past I used Remox Foam and Spectral DNC-L but they didn't do anything for my lashes or eyebrows....

Treatment for IPL complications? 1 answer

In February, I had a "Vitalize" chemical peel which left some red capillaries. I went back a month later to have an IPL treatment for...

Making overplucked eyebrows grow back

I have been overplucking my eyebrows for years now, and they won't grow back fully. Is there any way to help them grow back properly?

Will open brow lift scar heal nicely? 14 answers

I am considering an open brow lift to correct my hereditary low brow and high forehead. I've been keeping my brow elevated with Botox in the past 5...

Correcting droopy brows after Botox? 2 answers

I recently had my first experience with Botox, which was administered by an RN, and my eyebrows have dropped. Having gained a very quick education, I...

Is it possible to erase faded eyebrows completely? 1 answer

I had my eyebrows permanently done 10 years ago, now the color has faded a lot, and its actually turned a little purple kinda brown. My question is,...

Complications from Brow Lift? 4 answers

Is it normal for a suture and post to come out 18 days post op? Lump above left eyebrow? Is it normal to have a large indent on the top of my head? Is...

Swimming in chlorinated pool after IPL 1 answer

I had IPL 5 days ago for sun damage or brown spots. I had it done a year ago and I think it helped. The doctor and I felt I could benefit from another...

Can a male's femininely aligned eyebrows be fixed? 5 answers

I'm a male with naturally feminine-aligned brows, can this be corrected? My eyebrows are angled towards the center of the top of my nose. Is there a...

Are multiple Brow lifts possible? 4 answers

I had an Endoscopic Brow lift about 10 years ago, and it looks like I'm ready for another. Is that possible, or will I end up looking "done"?

What could've caused my uneven eyes? 4 answers

Over the last few years, my right eye - relative to the horizontal position of the left - seems to have taken a hike down my face. It's started to...


Endoscopic brow lift for changing eyebrow shape? 4 answers

Is endoscopic Brow lift going to be effective if I just want to lift my eyebrows? I don't really have any sagging skin in my forehead but i would like...

Is Transblepharoplasty brow lift better than Blepharoplasty? 4 answers

I have sagging upper eye brow area that includes the temple area. Should I have a lateral brow lift or upper eyelid surgery? That whole area has...

Dallas Permanent Eyebrow Makeup Provider Recommendations

Can anybody recommend to me a provider in Dallas where I can get permanent eyebrow makeup? Thanks!

Correcting eyebrow drop due to injection? 1 answer

If eyebrow drop occurred even though the injector was an experienced medical professional, should I trust the same injector to inject the antagonistic...

What are the side effects of Latisse on eyebrows? 1 answer

My eyebrows got very thin after my pregancies and I'd like to try Latisse to bring back their fullness. Can this work? What are the side effects? 

Best way to minimize developing scar? 4 answers

My 3-year-old daughter has had her third facial laceration on her left eye, above her eyebrow. The first doctor told us to apply neosporin on the...

Brow lift and Eyelid surgery a month after Vaser Lipo? 3 answers

My husband, 53, is considering having Vaser High Def Lipo done in Sept. The following month, he'd have a Brow lift and upper eyelid reduction. Are...

Minimum waiting time for a second brow lift? 3 answers

I have had an endoscopic brow lift a little over 6 months ago. The lateral brows have fallen. I now want to have a temporal/lateral brow lift to...

When to have brow lift after facelift and neck lift? 8 answers

How long after a lower facelift and neck lift should I wait to have a lateral brow lift (due to swelling, etc.)? These procedures will be done by two...

What's the difference between Thermage and Radiage? 1 answer

I had Thermage 3 years ago, and need another treatment. I heard about RADIAGE. some say RADIAGE is stronger and better than THERMAGE, while others...

Can scar revision work on eyebrow piercing scar? 1 answer

The piercing on my eyebrow didn't heal well, so I took it out and let it close. What's left is an indentation about a quarter inch below my eye. Can a...

Latisse alternatives for the eyebrows? 2 answers

Can Latisse be used on brows with same results? Are there similar products on the market doing same thing w/o prescription?

Eyebrow incision for removing excess Radiesse? 1 answer

It has been more than 2 weeks after I had Radiesse on my nose and the area is still very large. I don't believe the area is infected or swollen, but...

Best procedure to fix uneven eyebrows? 2 answers

I have naturally uneven eyebrows. I was born like that and have not had anything done. I am looking for a way to fix them but I do not want Botox. I...

Is 20 years old too young for endoscopic brow lift? 8 answers

I am 20 years old and have inherited droopy eyebrows. I think an endoscopic procedure could improve my appearance. Am I too young to undergo this type...

Injectable hydroxyapatite or solid hydroxyapatite? 2 answers

I've heard that hydroxyapatite can be used for facial augmentation of the brow bone or t-zone area. I heard there are 2 kinds of this injectable paste...

Best laser treatment for scar on eye area?

I have a scar underneath my eyebrow. What is the best laser treatment?

Latisse safety and pressure in the eyes? 2 answers

I have been losing my eyebrows and lashes slowly for years. I would love to use the product, Latisse but I am concerned about the safety of pressure...

Achieve a good brow lift from Sculptra over Botox? 1 answer

Can I get Sculptra to improve results of my Botox brow lift? I have had some Sculptra in my cheeks.

Fat transfer for an indented scar? 3 answers

I recently have had a Radiesse filler in my indented chicken pox scar but the filler has gone away in 2 months. I was wondering if a fat transfer was...

How is an Eyelid Surgery performed? 3 answers

I'm considering in the future to have Eyelid surgery done. I have really low brow bones which causes me to not really have any space between my eyelid...

Is Fraxel the only option for indented scars? 4 answers

I have tons of indented acne scars, enlarged pores and a fairly large chicken pox scar on my eyebrow. Every skin laser office I go to recommends...

Can dermabrasion help with scar under the eyebrow? 2 answers

What can be done about the scar under my right eyebrow? It's been there since childhood. My brother hit me in the face and head with a metal toy truck...

Treatment for wrinkling in between eyebrows due to acne scars? 1 answer

I have very slight wrinkling in between my eyebrows, not necessarily from facial animation, but from having scars from acne (created some small pits)...

Injections or mini face lift for lines after losing weight? 2 answers

I am a 40 year old female. I smoked for 20 years and spent 15 years of my adult life obese. I am now living a healthy, smoke-free, thin lifestyle...

Cost of removing a mole under the eyebrow? 1 answer

I have a mole (not sure what kind) below my eyebrows. It's really huge. I have insurance but not sure if it covers mole removal. How much would I have...

Bleaching or other products to heal scar on forehead? 3 answers

I was punched in the top of my head. It was just above the eyebrow. I had to get eight stiches. That was about two months ago. It left a reddish pink...

Is Biotin for thinning eyebrows safe for a hypothyroid patient?

My dermatologist recommended biotin for my thinning eyebrows, but I'm borderline hypothyroid. Should I worry that biotin is made from soybeans, a...

Who should I see for eyebrow hair loss?

I've been losing a lot of my eyebrow hair lately and I have no clue why. I also have this crust that forms under my eyebrows and I dont know if that's...

Should I wait for recent scar to heal before getting Fraxel Laser? 3 answers

I am a 30 year old male with olive skin. I was in a car accident 4 weeks ago and have been left with a deep one inch scar that required 3 inner...


Higher chance of scarring from stitches than skin glue?

I received a small cut on the bone below my eyebrow. ER would not call a plastic surgeon and used skin glue. Now, a plastic surgeon wants to cut and...

Possible to regrow sparse over-tweezed eyebrows?

I have over-tweezed my eyebrows for approximately 30 years and have had no hair re-growth. Can anything repair the damaged hair follicles? I am hoping...

Fillers to make upper eyelids fuller? 1 answer

Are there any fillers that can recreate upper eyelid fullness? I am in my early 40's, have lost volume in my face, especially around my eyes, making...

Safe sunken eyes treatment for thin skin?

I am a 28 year old woman with dark, sunken looking eyes. I have used Botox around the brow and to eliminate crows feet. When I retain water, my eyes...

Any scarring and hair loss experiences after eyebrow tattoo removal?

I got permanent eyebrows 6 months ago. I am dissatified and I am considering laser removal. It is a brown color. Has any one tried eyebrow tattoo...

Solution for eyebrow and eyelash loss?

I used to suffer from Trichotillomania but have thankfully overcome it. However, I've done pretty bad damage to my eyebrows and eyelashes. I used to...

Great results from eyebrow tattooing?

Most of my eyebrows are gone since I have had radiation. Is it possible to get nice-looking eyebrows from tattooing?