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Botox to Correct Brow / Eye Asymmetry w/o Affecting Hairline?

asked 1 year ago by clytie76 in NJ
Latest answer by Nathan Mayl, MD
Question viewed 654 times
Tags: eyes, asymmetry, hairline

I would like to correct eyebrow asymmetry that also makes one eye look smaller. However, it's just the inside part of the brow seems too low. I do not want any kind of procedure that will affect my hairline in front or on the side. I've been told Botox may help but I want something permanent. Is there anything that can be done without touching the hairline? Thanks

13 answers to Botox to Correct Brow / Eye Asymmetry w/o Affecting Hairline?

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Botox to Correct Brow Asymmetry

Botox and Dysport can be used to effectively correct brow asymmetry, the effects however are temporary and typically last about 3 to 4 months.  There are several other more longer lasting or permanent  treatments.  Fillers, such as Restylane, can be injected into the area to correct the asymmetry and can last between 6-12 months.  Permanent  surgical options include an upper lid Blepharoplasty and brow lift.  It would be best to be evaluated by a... more
Lisa Kates, MD

Annapolis Dermatologist
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Brow Asymmetry Corrected with Botox Cosmetic

Hello and thank you for the question. Brow asymmetry can be managed quite effectively with the use of Botox Cosmetic or a comparable chemodenervation agent. The results will, of course, be temporary. Additionally, keep in mind that the FDA has only approved Botox for the management of glabellar furrows, thus its use for brow shaping is purely off-label and up to the discretion of your plastic surgeon.  Permanent solutions to your problem would include an endoscopic browlift... more
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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You have many options, but first try Botox

If you get a good result with Botox (or an equivalent) you may be pleased to continue.  It usually does not take much to correct brow height which makes it cost effective.  You will than also see how long the effect lasts. There are several surgical techniques that do not or very little change the hairline. direct brow lift with an incision just at the junction of the brow and forehead. (This works especially well if you have a wrinkle along the edge of the brow... more
Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
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Botox can be used to change brow symmetry

Botox can be used to change brow symmetry. But any change in the brow symmetry can effect the hairline.
Joseph A. Eviatar, MD

Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Shaping eyes and brows nonsurgically?

Botox is more than a wrinkle treatment. If you know the underlying anatomy you can shape they eyelids including opening up an eye or raise and/or lower a brow. Remember, you get what you pay for so dont price shop too much!  Your physician's qualifications and experience are the most important things to consider.
Jeffrey Kenkel, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Brow position

Botox can do al ot of things. It can help to elevate of lower the brow temporarily.  Other options are surgery.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Brow position can be surgically or noninvasively fixed

Non-invasive treatment of an asymmetric brow may be accomplished but usually not to the same extent as surgery. In addition, of course, the non-invasive treatment doesn't last as long as surgery usually. If you did Thermage for tightening and elevation, fillers near the eyebrow for augmentation and improved support and Botox near the glabella for elevation, the final result will still not be as good as surgery.  A brow lift might be able to be done in a limited fashion tailored... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Correction of Eyebrow Asymmetries

Botox is an excellent, minimally invasive solution, to correct slight asymmetries of the brow.  Routine injections will provide a mild lift to the eyebrow to help correct your problem, if the imbalance is slight.  As you stated this is not a permanent solution.  A permanent solution would be an endoscopic browlift.  This type of browlift is performed through tiny incisions placed behind the hairline, thus there is no alteration or scarring at the hairline.  I... more
Anthony Corrado, DO

Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Herings Law

From what I can see on the photo, one of your eyes is a little droopier than the other which is why your brow is higher.  if you lower your brow with Bo-tox your droopy eyelid will get worse.  You can read about Hering's Law. Although it is difficult to tell you must first address the eyelid.  When we lift eyelids the brows will most often go back into place.  Thanks   CB
Cynthia Boxrud, MD

Santa Monica Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Correction of Brow asymmetry, without moving hair line.

There are options for achieving a more or less "permanent", or more likely, very long term improvement.  One of these is a direct brow lift, in which an elipse of skin is removed above the brow, placing the scar just at the upper border of the brow.  Now endo-tines can also be used to secure the repair. Other options may also be available. sek
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Avoiding hair line disturbance with botox or more permanent options.

You should first try the botulinum toxin to see if it is effective in achieving your desired look.. If this is successful, you may want to try GFX nerve ablation as a longer term soluton.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Botox can correct the position of the eyebrow

Usually the brow position injections are done close to or at the brow itself without involving the hairline. However Botox injections are not permanent.  The only permanent solution is a plastic surgery brow lift. Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in doing brow lifts.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox may help brow asymmetry

Botox is a very safe, effective treatment for correcting asymmetry of the eyebrows.  It depends on the amount of correction needed and the location.  Typically, Botox is injected into the outside part of the eyebrow to provide an eyebrow "lift."  If one eyebrow is lower, only that side is treated in order to make the eyebrows symmetrical.  Unfortunately, it is not permanent.  You would need to discuss a permanent, surgical correction with a board-certified... more
Timothy G. Rodgers, MD

Dallas Dermatologist

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