Lower Eyebrows for Men? (photo)

    Botox can be used to lower the lateral eyebrow if the tail is too high in males.  This takes some trial and error to find the appropriate amount for the location.

Eyebrow shape differs between men and women. The ideal youthful brow in women typically possesses an upward and outward flare of the outer two thirds of the brow. The eyebrow in men tends to be more horizontal throughout its entire length, and an upward and outward flare creates a more feminized appearance. 

In cases where there is a natural tendency in the male brow for the eyebrow to arch upward at its tail, a few drops of Botox or other neuromodulator, such as Dysport or Xeomin, appropriately instilled in the correct lateral and inferior location of the forehead (frontalis) muscle that is responsible for pulling up the eyebrows can serve to weaken the upward pull and allow the lateral segments of the eyebrows to realign themselves into a more pleasing male horizontal orientation. The experience of the injecting physician is critical for achieving the desired results and only a board certified cosmetic physician experienced with neuromodulators should be consulted. 

Yes, Botox can help lower your eyebrows.  As for how many inches it will drop - the only sure way to know is to see the results after getting the injection.  I think you should be able to achieve a nice drop that will result in a much less feminine brow appearance.  Make sure you find a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience with Botox.  I would suggest trying the Botox first before thinking of using other modalities like lasers, which others have mentioned.  Lasers should be used very cautiously in someone with your skin colour.

Best,

Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C)

Aside from reducing wrinkles of the forehead and between the eyes as well as other locations on the face, Botox has a significant impact on eyebrow position and shape. Careful Botox injection can be used to shape the browse as well as raise or lower them. An experienced and skilled injector will allow to get the best results

Botox is a great temporary option to adjust eyebrow position. You asked about lowering your brows by "inches." Botox will not do that nor to do you need that much repositioning of your brow. Careful Botox injection can adjust your eyebrow position to create a more flat, masculine brow shape. As a fellow sufferer of overly arched eyebrows I can tell you that this works very nicely if performed by an experienced injector. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Hello annonymous2000,

You are right on target with your comment.

Botox can assist in elevating the brow when injected into the brow depressors.

Relaxing the depressors, reduces the 'pull down' of the lateral brow

Botox can assist in lowering the brow when injected into the brow elevators.

Relaxing the elevators, reduces the 'pull up' of the lateral brow

TIP:

1.  start with tiny amounts of Botox, strategically placed (you can always add more)

2.  don't expect inches, and remember millimeters can make a big difference

3.  find someone who is very familiar with facial anatomy and Botox

Thanks for asking!  Dr Ellen

Properly injected Botox will help you achieve a more masculine look across the brow. Dependent upon placement and unit, you can expect a notable difference.

Botox would work very well to achieve a lower brow arch.  Don't expect "inches", but based on your pictures you will have a nice result with a few millimeters - which is easily achievable with Botox.

Small amounts of Botox can help lower your eyebrows for a more masculine appearance.  The amount of lowering would only be determined once you have had the injections.  You should also consider seeing a brow specialist who can help you remove some hairs to reshape your eyebrows before you have your Botox injections. 

Women generally have or prefer to have the outer part of their eyebrow more elevated, while men generally have or prefer to have a straighter lower brow throughout. This can be easily corrected by your dermatologist or plastic surgeon with Botox, Xeomin or other neuromodulator.