Correcting a slightly spocked brow brought brows down too low and made it impossible to raise brows at all. Do I need to choose?

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Spocked slightly after seven units in central forehead for horizontal lines, along with a Botox brow lift (including glabella). Corrected with 1/4 of a unit above each eyebrow, which dropped the brow, undid the brow lift, and made it impossible to raise eyebrows. Do I need to choose between a spocked brow and a straight flat brow? I have a small forehead. Does this make it more difficult? Would putting the additional units at touch up near my hairline be a happy medium?

Rita Rakus, MBBS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case you may be best only treating the glabella and around the eyes rather than the forehead at all. You may get away with 1 or 2 units high in the forehead but it is hard to say. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You do not need to choose between the two situations.  Talk to your injector about the results you are experiencing.  Adjustments can be made to future injections to help prevent this outcome next time.

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Good Afternoon! Great questions. Short foreheads can be difficult to manage. Botox placed too low and a flat brow can be the outcome. Too high and spocking can occur. I often stay higher and move downward toward the brow in subsequent treatments if needed. Spocking can be corrected easily but if the brow is dropped, time has to pass for it to wear off. Lines very close to the lateral brow can be very difficult to treat (i.e. "parentheses"). I would try a slightly different spot with a lesser dosage next time. Hope that helps!

Oakville Plastic Surgery &amp; Medspa · Answer

The question that comes to mind is how long after the original treatment were you touched up? If it was too soon then it is possible more of the original treatment was still coming into effect. I have no concerns with treating smaller foreheads as I do with forehead lines that are very low & close the brow. For these types of clients, I like to create a treatment plan that involves 2 quick appointments. Also, since you posted this question very recently, it is also possible your heavy brows may relax a little for you after a week or so.

Correcting a slightly spocked brow brought brows down too low and made it impossible to raise brows at all. Do I need to choose?

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