Can Botox be used to lift inner eyebrow?

Question

The inner part of my left eyebrow is lower than my right. Is it possible to get Botox to correct it?

Max Polo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, Botox can be used to lift the inner eyebrow. In fact lifting and shaping the eyebrow is often the primary effect that we are trying to achieve with Botox. Injecting the brow depressor muscles at the  glabella lift the inner 2/3rds of the brow and soften the frown lines. Asymmetries in brow shape and position are common. They may be improved or corrected with Botox injections but this can be tricky. Sometimes improvement in asymmetries at rest result in asymmetries with animation or movements of the face. Be sure to find a qualified and experienced injector with proper board certification and you should be pleased with your results. Good luck. Dr. Polo

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

It is important to seek out a board certified plastic surgeon/derm who has in depth knowledge of facial anatomy.  Botox can be used to lift the inner brow, but yields a 2mm-3mm lift.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Botox can slightly lift the lateral brow, but skin tightening like Ultherapy may be needed to lift the middle brow. I recommend a formal consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer.

Anil Rajani, MD · Answer

Each person has unique needs with respect to eyebrow shape and balancing their musculature.The forehead muscles lift the eyes although many patients will point to their forehead when asking for "lifting botox". Treating this muscle can only lower the eyes and if heavy lids already exist it will be problematic.

The lifting effect comes from maintaining forehead movement while stopping depressor muscle movement. Thus we achieve a lift. The depressor muscles of the frown and the eye are  the most common ones injected but the forehead may need to be addressed to create symmetry.

It is also important to note that the same "pattern" will change over time as one ages and as muscles get smaller and less active with treatments. Maintaining  appointments with your doctor and working with him or her  will help you to obtain your goals.

We keep a detailed record of the pattern of injections and often each visit will vary slightly for that "perfect look".

Bryan G. Forley, MD · Answer

Muscles of the brow can be selectively treated to improve pre-existing asymmetry. This should be discussed with your physician for your specific situation.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

I have been using Botox for treating the glabella for well over two decades. During that time I have on occasion encountered individuals, such as it sounds like here, in which asymmetry of the heights between the medial eyebrows is so pronounced as to present a significant aesthetic problem. I have found that treating the more depressed side with Botox (in order to weaken the downwardly pulling, depressor muscles responsible for this) can lead to sufficient elevation as to improve this and restore better symmetry. Since this is not a "cookbook" case of simply treating ordinary "eleven lines," be sure  to seek consultation with a board certified aesthetic physician with extensive experience in the advanced cosmetic uses of neuromodulators. Best of luck.

Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question,

You sure can change the height of your brows using botox. Without a picture, it's difficult to tell what you actually need.

Find a high quality injector who knows what's they're doing and you'll be fine!

Hope this helps!

Dr. Robb

Lorrie Klein, MD · Answer

Botox can absolutely be used to raise (or even lower) eyebrows to make them higher, lower or to correct asymmetry.  In Orange County where I practice, it's one of my favorite things to do with Botox.  You need to see an Botox expert who will customize your treatment.  Unfortunately, there are a lot of doctors and non-physicians injecting Botox who have limited experience or who have a "one-size-fits-all" approach.

Victor Chung, MD · Answer

Botox is a medication injected into target muscles to selectively weaken them for fewer and softer wrinkles. The eyebrows are pulled by the forehead muscles (frontalis) and the depressor muscles. Botox can be used to allow the frontalis to pull more on the eyebrow, resulting in a subtle lift. This is a few millimeters, not a major lift. It takes an understanding of the muscles anatomy to perform this technique.

Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

I am sorry that you are having issues about your procedure and thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.

Injecting the orbicularis muscle may help with the elevation of the eyebrow. however, expert injection is a must. this technique is usual for elevation of the tail not the inner eyebrow. however the principle should apply. Finally, make sure that you have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Wishing you the best in your journey

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