How to get rid of "angry look" on my face?

MadEyes, a corrugator myotomy/myectomy procedure may be what you are looking for as an alternative to Botox treatment. Unless you are planning to have a concurrent brow lift procedure (where the corrugator is approached from the hairline), the most common approach is going through the upper eyelid crease. The... more

I believe that Botox injections are the easiest, safest and most consistent and predictable way to relax the muscles that crease or furrow the brow creating a tired or angry look. Often botox injections are needed even after surgical ablation of the nerves that supply these muscles as is done in a brow... more

There are several reasons that we can be perceived as being angry.  One is brow position, another is a deep crease between the eyes, another is a downturned smile to name just a few.  As a facial plastic surgeon I have patients everyday who present this concern to me,  That is where my... more

The two most popular alternatives are:  surgical destruction of the corrugator muscles achieved through the scalp or upper eyelids. radiofrequency nerve ablation of teh temporal branch of the facial nerve and angular branches.

If you are a busy person, Botox is quite simple, quick, and effective. It takes a few minutes. It does require an office visit every 3-4 months, but if you can find someone who runs on time, it is certainly the most effective use of your time compared to a surgical procedure. And it is very safe, especially in... more

Botox is one of the most commonly performed non-surgical cosmetic surgery procedures. These 'lunch time lifts' are very effective and economical alternatives to a more permanent solution to the 'angry look' problem. Patients who are in the same position that you are in often realize that they like the results... more

If you have a hard time fitting in quick Botox or Dysport injections, you probably will have an even harder time fitting in the surgical options.  Botox is quite safe. Botox has a long track record of safety and low rate of complications in the area you are asking about.  I think if you find a... more

Botox is the best, safest and simplest treatment to reduce these wrinkles in this area. Unfortunately, it's effect is not permanent. Patients vary on how often they return for treatment but typically no more frequently than 3-4 months and as far out as once a year. The negative of it's temporary nature is... more

That snarling, ticked-off look is produced by 3 little muscles on the bridge of the nose; The Corrugator muscle pair  which pull the inner brows in and down (creating the "11 lines" on your low Forehead) and the Procerus muscles which creates the "Bunny Lines". Botox is BY FAR the... more

 It literally takes 5 minutes to inject you with Botox and given that it will work for 4 months, that's not too much to fit into a busy schedule if it is important enough to you as it seems that it is.  Forget about having the muscles cut out and just set aside a few minutes 3 times a year.