Longview Brow Lift doctors
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Christopher Chung, MD
Longview Plastic Surgeon
625 9th Ave Suite 250, Longview |
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Michael M. Kim, MD
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
3303 SW Bond Avenue Center for Health & Healing, 5th Floor, Portland |
Recent 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?
Botox Cosmetic works by paralyzing the targeted muscles. With respect to the brow region, there are muscles that act to "pull down" the brows (the "depressors"), and muscles that "lift up" the brows.
With this in mind, specific muscle groups that "pull down" the brows can be treated with Botox Cosmetic, thereby, leaving muscles that "lift up" the brows UNOPPOSED. Essentially, the balance between the 2 opposing muscle groups has been altered, creating the lifting effect.
Although this technique works well, it is important to have a firm understanding of the facial muscle anatomy; otherwise, the undesired effect of brow drop could occur. It is also important to understand that the effects of brow lift are subtle and mild, and patients should not expect an outcome that can be achieved from surgery. Having said this, many people only require a subtle lift and do not require surgery.
As true of all elements of cosmetic surgery, please consult your local professional expert to see which option is right for you. Generally speaking, the effects of Botox Cosmetic last between 3 - 6 months.