Corrugator muscle and Botox

Question

2 moths ago I had my corrugator muscle cut to remove frown lines but the procedure did not work. Would like to get Botox where the muscle was cut including my forehead but unsure how long I should wait?

Richard W. Westreich, MD · Answer

Corrugator resection is typically not 100% successful in reducing vertical frown lines but Botox often is 100% successful. At this point you should be safe to inject botox 2 months after surgery.

Douglas L. Gervais, MD · Answer

Dear mafiaisland,  You can safely treat the residual corrugator and procerus muscle activity with Botox after 2 months. Good luck. Dr. Gervais

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

After an unsuccessful corrugator resection it is safe to treat the muscle with Botox 2 months into your recovery.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Yes. Unfortunately, the corrugator muscle can still function in some cases after being cut or the ends can scar back together and continue functioning after surgery. Botox treatment at this time should be safe. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

Corrugator resection can often be unsuccessful despite the best attempts at surgery. In fact, in our practice we rarely remove the corrugator any more since the advent of Botox.   In our practice we would ask that you wait 3 months after surgery to use Botox, but check with your surgeon as he/she may have a different time sequence.  Below is a Botox patient with corrugator issues for reference.

Corrugator muscle and Botox

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