No Result from Eyebrow Lifting by Botox - Why?

asked 1 year ago by AISHA KSA in KSA
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: eyebrows, lift, results

hi dr's i do eyebrow lifting by botox the dr used 4 u injected in th e lateral end below the eyebrow but i did not see any change ,why? i consult another dr he saied he do other technique,he inject 4 u ,2 cm above the eyebrow mid papillary line, kindly what do think in thise technique ?. thank you

5 answers to No Result from Eyebrow Lifting by Botox - Why?

Botox dosage

That's a standard dose but in your particular case it may take a stronger dose or placement in a slightly different area to get an effect.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botullinum Toxin (Dysport and Botox) and brow lift

The amount of lift varies and depends on the resting tone and balance of the muscles lifting and pulling down the brow. If there is a strong pull in either direction, then blocking the depressors could produce a significant lift. If, however, the brow is at rest, you may see very little difference with injection and elevation only when the muscles are being used.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Eyebrow lifting by Botox - why didn't it work?

The technique you describe injecting 2-3 units over the lateral brow would normally result in lifting of the lateral brow but there are many variables influencing this especially the patient's anatomy. Many times, the opposing muscles also need to be treated to augment eyebrow lifting such as injecting the glabellar muscles which would help lift the medial (inner) eyebrows. The glabella usually requires 20-30 units (some people with weaker smaller muscles may be able to get... more

M. Christine Lee, MD
Walnut Creek Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox lift of the forehead, eyebrows

Two to three units of the outer tail of the eyebrow, in the correct site, may help lift the outer eyebrow, but treatment of the glabella region between the eyebrows also helps lift the inner eyebrow. The midpuillary line is not an area that one would inject to get a lift of the eyebrow when done in the forehead.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

No Result From Botox Eye Brow Elevation Attempt

Hi, It usually takes at least 20 to 24 units to achieve eyebrow elevation. The injecting physician needs to know the proper location and dosage to place Botox for elevation of the brow. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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