Would Botox help me or laser for scars?

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I’m not sure if these markings between my eyebrows are scars or indents from my brows or both? I was thinking of getting Botox for this issue or do I need some scar treatment ? :(

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

You can relax. At least from the photos provided, the deep lines between the eyebrows are just frown lines, sometimes called scowl lines, that form when a person is angry, worried or distressed  They were in fact the first kinds of lines treated over thirty-five years ago with Botox. I personally, first began treating them with very gratifying results back in 1991.  
The object of treatment is not to freeze the muscles and create an artificial "Kabuki" dancer face. The object is to simply make the muscles less hyperactive, so that the person looks authentic and natural.  The secondary benefit of such treatment is to diminish the formation of permanent lines at rest, since t continued untreated movement will eventually etch permanently into the fabric of the skin. Preventing permanent etching of the skin in this fashion has come to be known as prejuvenation. Typically, one treatment sessionsis needed to relax the glabellar muscles, and the results typically last from four to seven months. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist injection expert and best of luck.

Michael Thorpe, MD · Answer

What you are seeing is the classic 11 lines. Those are not scars. That is a fold that happens in the skin when the glabella muscles contract. The good news is using some Botox will prevent those from forming and will keep your skin nice and smooth and will prevent any future lines. It will also help the current lines relax. Start with Botox and see what your skin looks like after that. Good luck to you!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The area where these "11" wrinkles form is the glabella.  This area responds very well to Botox.  The treatment is done in the office with no downtime.  Final results are seen after two weeks.  The product effects gradually fade over three to four months typically.  See an experienced injector near you for treatment.

Would Botox help me or laser for scars?

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