Botox Dosage for Brow Lift?

Question

Hello, if you please I want to know the ideal botox dosage to be injected in frontalis and depressor muscles to getthe best brow lift, and would it give a lateral brow lift also??If it doesn't where should my dr. inject to give me a lateral brow lift. Best Regards,

Dominic Bray, MBBS, FRCS · Answer

Hi, 

	Your question is a good one but a little confused if I may say so.

	The "botox browlift" is essentially selective treatment of the brow depressor muscles (corrugators, depressor supercilli, procerus, lateral orb oculi) in isolation. This leaves the elevator (Frontalis) to work unopposed and raises the brow.

	To answer you question there is no "ideal" dosage to achieve this. It depends on your own muscle position, density, brow postion etc. The most important factor is to have someone who understands this assess you prior to treatment and then selectively target the appropriate muscles. Frontalis should NOT be treated at all!

	Hope this helps.

Mike Majmundar, MD · Answer

Falawieh,Unfortunately, it's not that simple.  Botox dosages are based on the patients skin type, brow heaviness, their brow activity, the crow's feet stamped appearance, and the size and bulk of the muscle among other factors.  I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon in your area that is recommended or is highly regarded and get his or her opinion on the ideal dose for you.  If you've never had it before, I wouldn't be surprised, and I think a good plastic surgeon will tell you, that your first injection will be conservative and then have come back at 2 weeks to tweak the last little bit to determine your muscle 'fingerprint' in the upper face.  Good luck

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

Without seeing you in person to address your specific areas of concern, it is very difficult to answer this question appropriately. Every practice has a standard, and the definitive number of units is hard to "cookie cutter" - or assume would work on each individual face. There is a range that is typically effective,and consulting with an informed and reputable provider is the first step.

Afshin Farzadmehr, MD · Answer

I have been performing Botox injections for cosmetic uses for over 13 years now before Botox had cosmetic indications.  If the Botox is indicated I examine the patient for individualized dosages.  I look for the dynamics of the muscle functions and forehead laxity for determining proper dosage to the appropriate musculature for the optimal results

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Brow position and shape is a good example of why experience and technique are so important with Botox injections. Brow position is determined largely by a balance between the muscles that elevate (frontalis) and the ones that pull down (corrugators and orbicularis.) injecting only the frontalis will cause brow drop not lift.

Lane Smith, MD · Answer

I agree completely with Dr. Hull.  The dosages vary depending on your problem, goals, and muscle strength etc.  A skilled injector should be able to give you good results in most cases.

	Best regards,

	Dr. Lane F.  Smith

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