Can plastic surgeons burn the corrugator muscles during facelift to stop them from working? Age 60

April 18, 2014

I have deep furrows between my eyes and if I'm not animated or smiling I look mad/mean. I am having a full face lift and my surgeon said he could burn the corrugator muscles but there is only a 50% chance it will work. In my research I have never come across this technique. I'm 60 years old and I would like a more permanent solution other than botox injections.

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May 13, 2019

Answer: Browlift for corrugator muscle resection

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Answer: Browlift for corrugator muscle resection

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April 28, 2014

Answer: Corugator muscles are divided with a brow lift to eliminate furrowing of the medial brow.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 28, 2014

Answer: Corugator muscles are divided with a brow lift to eliminate furrowing of the medial brow.

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April 21, 2014

Answer: Can plastic surgeons burn the corrugator muscles during facelift to stop them from working? Age 60

Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 21, 2014

Answer: Can plastic surgeons burn the corrugator muscles during facelift to stop them from working? Age 60

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April 21, 2014

Answer: Corrugator muscle splitting is better than burning.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 21, 2014

Answer: Corrugator muscle splitting is better than burning.

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April 21, 2014

Answer: Cauterization of the corrugator muscles is not a permanent solution for frown lines

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April 21, 2014

Answer: Cauterization of the corrugator muscles is not a permanent solution for frown lines

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