Heavy eyebrow feeling - should I get Botox? (Photo)

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My eyebrows feel heavy above my eyes. I can't remember not feeling it, but I only started noticing in the last 2 or 3 years. When I completely relax my face I feel like my eyebrows are pushing down on my eyelids, and my eyes aren't fully open. I am most comfortable when I raise my eyebrows slightly, and I think I almost always do this, which makes my forehead muscles tired throughout the day. It's starting to bother me more, and I'm wondering if it's something that's easily fixed.

Ava T. Shamban, MD · Answer

In your photo you do not appear to be a candidate for eyelid surgery at this point--possibly in another decade or so. In the meantime, you may try Botox in the crow's feet to give the appearance of a wider eye, and to raise your brows and upper lids.

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on your 1st photograph, there is nothing abnormal about the shape of your eyebrows.  Having said that, if you feel that you would like them to be elevated somewhat, Botox is a simple way of trying to elevate them somewhat.  You should not expect that they will raised as much is you are raising it in the 2nd picture.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Schedule a consultation with an expert injector and discuss a brow lift. It is possible to obtain an eyebrow lift with Botox.Have a wonderful day.

Lee B. Daniel, MD · Answer

Botox around the eyes lifts brows and weakens the muscles that pulls them down. Studies show that starting at 24 units is the way to go.

Robert S. Bader, MD, FAAD · Answer

Botox can be used to help heavy eyebrows. A small amount is used on the root of the nose (procerus) and the brow depressor (at the lateral eyebrows). This helps elevate the brow.I would be very careful if anyone recommends treatment of the forehead, as this can make the eyebrows feel heavier.If you would like to correct the eyelids, a blepharoplasty (removal of excess skin) can be performed very easily.

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