Can proper use of Botox both reduce forehead wrinkles AND lift eyebrows?

Yes - it is definitely possible to treat forehead horizontal lines and frown lines and have brow lift at the same time. The key is to see an experienced doctor.Botox is just a tool that can be used in great ways and in not so good ways.It is all about the balance between the muscles treated and the unique anatomy of each person.I hope that helps and best regards, Dr. Sapijaszko.

Yes!  Botox weakens muscles. So if it is injected in the muscle that brings the brows down, it can help lift the brows. 

Thank you for sharing your question. When placed properly, Botox can reduce forehead wrinkles and lift the brows simultaneously. However, if injected too low on the forehead, it is possible to experience the drooping that you mentioned. It is important to make sure that whoever is treating you is experienced and understands the aesthetic you are looking to achieve. An experienced injector should know where to inject the Botox in order to achieve your desired result.

Botox works by
relaxing the muscle. In the forehead this decrease in movement may reduce the appearance
of wrinkles. Keep in mind that lines that have become “etched” in the skin may
remain even with the reduction in movement. Botox is an effective preventative
procedure in the anti-aging process. To achieve a lift of the eyebrow, an
expert injector familiar with facial anatomy will be able to access your muscle
movement and recommend options to meet you aesthetic goals. Best of luck!

Botox and its equal Xeomin paralyses muscle.  Frontalis muscles hold up the eyebrows.If you paralyze these muscles, the brow drops.  The illusion of lateral brow lift can occur when the frown lines are treated and some medial brow drop occurs. A way to achieve lateral brow lift is to inject the lateral lid muscles that exert some down pull,   and limit lateral brow injections. Thus the lateral brow muscles pull up against the weakened lateral lid muscles which pull down.  Botox and its equal Xeomin does not lift anything, but playing muscles against each other can be interesting.

The muscles of the forehead and the around the eye pull the eyebrow in opposite directions.Treating the eyebrow position with Botox is a balancing act.The forehead pulls up. If you weaken the muscle around the eye then the forehead can pull more, resulting in a higher brow (by millimeters) but potentially more forehead wrinkles.The muscles around the eye pull the brow down. If you weaken the forehead muscle, the muscle around the eye can pull more, resulting in a lower brow (by millimeters) and less forehead wrinkles.Striking a balance between forehead wrinkles and brow position is the goal. It's important to seek out an injector who is familiar with those muscle groups and the limits of Botox. With every new Botox patient, I take photographs and perform an exam with photoanalysis. I like to present both surgical and non-surgical options. Together we decide on a personalized and safe treatment plan.

Well you should not have to explain anything to the Dr.  He or she should know how to lift brows and relax forehead wrinkles with Botox if they are experienced. It does take good experience to not overload the forehead with Botox because it can drop the brows. Perhaps request more movement and less Botox because you can always follow up in a few weeks to add more. 

You are correct that Botox treatment of the horizontal forehead lines can make the brows drop.  To avoid this, I stay relatively high on the forehead and I use a conservative (low) amount of Botox.  It's best to try to soften the forehead lines rather than completely eliminate them.  I often put a little bit of Botox into the lateral brow area to give a slight elevation of the lateral brow.  This works because it relaxes the muscle that pulls the lateral brow down.  Regards,Dr. Ort

Hi there - it is possible to soften forehead wrinkles and softly lift the outer portion of the brows with proper placement of Botox. I have experienced the heavy brow phenomenon in myself and need to keep my Botox light on my forehead in order to not get a brow droop. Your injector will need to place the Botox high on the forehead and treat the lateral brow region. The amount placed in the areas depends on the individual and would need to be determined in person. The most important part is to make sure you see an experienced physician for treatment. Consult a board-certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or oculoplastic physician with experience in performing Botox.Good luck!

  Hi, I have used Botox and or one of the other neurotoxins (Xeomin, Disport) for over 30 years.  They can be used to weaken forehead muscles responsible for creating unwanted lines and wrinkles in the Forehead and Glabellar regions.  The eyebrows are lifted by a large flat forehead muscle called the Frontalis.  If Botox is not injected any lower thann2 finger widths above the eyebrows, the lower portion of the Frontalis will still be able to hold eyebrow position.  The outside of the eyebrows can be raised by injecting a small amount of Botox into the tail of the brow weakening the brow depressed muscles.Hope this helps