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How Do I Get Rid of Deep Glabella Line from years of Migraines?

asked 1 year ago by Happy mom in Westminster, CO
Latest answer by Irvin M. Wiesman, MD
Question viewed 395 times
Tags: age 35-44, deep, glabellar lines

I'm 42 years old and I have one very deep glabella line from years of migraines. It now makes me look like I am always angry. What is the best treatment to permanently get rid of my 'frown line'?? Thanks.

3 answers to How Do I Get Rid of Deep Glabella Line from years of Migraines?

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Getting rid of frown lines

The simplest treatment is Botox for the glabellar area. This area may need some fillers if the lines persist after the muscles have been relaxed with Botox. This is a temporary treatment. For something more permanent a brow lift, either endoscopic or open would be necessary .
Irvin M. Wiesman, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead creases

The combination of deep furrows between the brows and a history of migraine headaches makes a good case for a trial of injectable botulinum, better known by the brand names of  Botox and Dysport.   First, this drug when injected carefully can reduce the excessive movement of certain brow & forehead muscles, and this provides the skin a much-needed respite from its constant movement (the cause of the creases).   In addition, there is clinical evidence that many migraine... more
Donn R. Chatham, MD

Louisville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Glabella lines - frown lines between the eyebrows

We usually inject botox to alleviate frown lines between the eyebrows. However if the lines are really deep it is too late for botox alone because even if you paralyze the iniciting muscle the skin has been damaged by the constant folding. It is similar to a piece of metal or paper that weakens along a fold line after repeated folding. The answer in these cases is a filler and the choices you can choose from are enormous. In the past I have used injected fat, surgically placed strips... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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