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Overactive Eyebrow on One Side

asked 1 year ago by 3583anon in usa
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 465 times
Tags: eyebrows, raised

I have an overactive eyebrow, just on my right side. It's always raised and I have to focus very hard to lower it, and when I do, it feels heavy. I'm noticing as time goes by, my one eye looks much larger than the other as the eyebrow is always raised. I'm in my 30's, so skin is resiliant yet I'm starting to get the heavy eyelids on both sides. What can I do about this to achieve a more balanced look - and what is the least invasive procedure available?

8 answers to Overactive Eyebrow on One Side

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Eyebrow overactivity

I will tell you that many patients have one eyebrow that is a bit more active thanthe other side, but without an exam it is difficult to tell you what would be best for you.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetric Eye Brows Often From Droopy Eyelids

Many people have asymmetric eyebrows. In many cases this may be do to underlying drooping or ptosis of your eyelids which you are subconsciously accommodating. Although Botox may fix the eyebrow problem I would make sure you don't have underlying ptosis. You may find that your eyelids drop after eyebrow botox leaving a less than desired result. If ptosis is present, ptosis repair of the lids often reverses the eye brow asymmetry.
Carlo Rob Bernardino, MD

Monterey Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Unilateral Overactive Eyebrow

Unilateral brow elevation is usually secondary to  hyperactive forehead muscles on that side which lift the eyebrow. The least invasive way to improve this is to have Botox injections into the muscles on the elevated side by a very experienced physician. If eyebrow sagging is causing the "heavy" lids,consider a browlift. It is reasonable to strive for improvement, but perfect symmetry will never be achieved. 
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Treat an overactive eyebrow with Botox

It is not unusual to have one eyebrow which is more active that the other.  Just watch people on TV and you will notice that most people move one eyebrow more than the other.  The fastest and most effective way to help balance the eyebrows is by using Botox Cosmetic injections.  The Botox helps lessen the muscle action on the overactive side.  Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Overactive Eyebrow on One Side

I see this asymmetry frequently in my practice. I FIRST try Botox to see if a temporary correction can be achieved to the patient's satisfactio. Than if happy I can use the Botox therapy 3 to 4 times a year or do a unilateral Thread lift, limited forehead lift on the non effected side. Seek in person evaluations. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetric brow

I would recommend that minor asymmetries in the brow be treated initially with Botox or Dysport. In most cases, a small amount is needed, but if you are thirty, you may consider beginning treatment in the glabella, brow and crow's feet area for aging prevention. I hope this helps. Dr. Torkian - Lasky Clinic, Beverly Hills
Behrooz Torkian, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is the least invasive option to lower elevated eyebrow

I would recommend consulting with an experienced facial plastic surgeon. Your options will involve lowering the overactive brow or raising the less active brow. Botox to the overactive brow is the least invasive option to lower and decrease the activity of the over-active side. This can result is excessive lowering of the brow or asymmetry in muscle activity in the forehead so it's important to be conservative. The other option would be an endoscopic browlift to raise the less active... more
Stephen Weber, MD

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetry of eye brows

The first procedure I would try is Botox.  You can deactivate the lifting muscles on the right side and see if the eye brow goes more level with the left side. After the eye brows are level you will need to consider a brow lift procedure to reduce the heavy eyelid appearance.  Another option would be an upper lid blepharoplasty to remove excess skin.  Which procedure is best will depend on your goals and skin appearance. You have several options. Best... more
Marcus L. Peterson, MD

Saint George Plastic Surgeon

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