I've been getting botox for a year. The last 3 times i noticed wrinkles appear above the outer edge of both eyebrows. Spocking. This came on gradually. My injector never addressed or corrected it. It's been 6 months now with these deep wrinkkes. Is this permanent? Will it go away if botox is stopped? Or do i need to have this fixed with botox forever??
November 7, 2022
Answer: Spock brow after Botox Regarding "Spock brow" with botox: This is caused from the differential placement of botox more centrally on the forehead and leaving the lateral brow and frontalis muscle untreated. There are standard techniques to minimize this issue. Residual forehead lines out laterally after a series of injections may be residual static lines from your prior botox use that may take a long time to settle. However, more commonly there is some brow droop (brow ptosis) out laterally that has developed naturally over time and is now accentuated from your botox use. Lateral brow droop is common as we age and the reason that patients consider brow lifting surgery such as a minimally invasive endoscopic forehead lift by your oculofacial or facial plastic surgeon. A full evaluation with your surgeon would help to determine the aspects contributing to your situation.
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November 7, 2022
Answer: Spock brow after Botox Regarding "Spock brow" with botox: This is caused from the differential placement of botox more centrally on the forehead and leaving the lateral brow and frontalis muscle untreated. There are standard techniques to minimize this issue. Residual forehead lines out laterally after a series of injections may be residual static lines from your prior botox use that may take a long time to settle. However, more commonly there is some brow droop (brow ptosis) out laterally that has developed naturally over time and is now accentuated from your botox use. Lateral brow droop is common as we age and the reason that patients consider brow lifting surgery such as a minimally invasive endoscopic forehead lift by your oculofacial or facial plastic surgeon. A full evaluation with your surgeon would help to determine the aspects contributing to your situation.
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October 31, 2022
Answer: Spock brow The unwanted "Spock Brow" is easily treated with a small touch up of Botox. If left untreated the look should resolve as the Botox wears off. This typically is after 3 to 4 months, but can be longer for some patients.
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October 31, 2022
Answer: Spock brow The unwanted "Spock Brow" is easily treated with a small touch up of Botox. If left untreated the look should resolve as the Botox wears off. This typically is after 3 to 4 months, but can be longer for some patients.
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