Can you lower the medial brows with Botox just to the corrugator muscles?

Question

I have very high medial brows, which make me look quite sad and not very feminine. I don't like my procerus muscles injected because it makes me look weird with my facial structures so I wanted to see if just the corrugator could meet my desired look. Thanks!

Michael J. Weinberg, MD · Answer

The corrugator muscle are angled obliquely. When they are injected with Botox they tend to raise the eyebrows. There is another muscle deeper than this that also depresses the eyebrow so when it’s injected the eyebrows can go up quite a bit. So if you are concerned about your medial eyebrow height then I would avoid corrugator injection.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Brow shaping with Botox is determined by a balance between the muscles that elevate the brow and those that pull it down. The corrugators are brow depressors, so Botoxing them leaves the brow elevators unopposed, causing the brow to go up. Instead, have the forehead injected, for the opposite effect.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  In order to lower the medial brows, one would need to inject the frontalis muscle, not the corrugators.  Hope this helps.

Blake Raggio, MD · Answer

If the desired look you want is to lower the brows, then you would need to target the frontalis muscle (the only brow elevator) with botox injections into the forehead. This likely requires anywhere from 10-20 units of botox depending on the desired effect as well as the strength of the frontalis.
My advice to you is to consult with someone experienced in both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques (e.g., a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon) so that you receive an expert and unbiased opinion.
Hope this helps!
Blake Raggio, MD | @dr.raggio
Tulane-trained Head and Neck Surgeon
Toronto-trained Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

Hi!Treating the depressor muscles in the frown would actually raise the medial brow rather than lower it. The only treatable muscle for lowering the brow would be the frontalis. This may be possible in your case however please do find a qualified practitioner for a face-to-face assessment. All the best, Dr Ana

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Injecting into the corrugator muscles would not lower brows.  The brows can be lowered by injecting into the frontalis muscle.   I encourage you to discuss your goals for treatment with an experienced injector to help you achieve your treatment goals.

Vibha Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question.  Botox can be used to help lift and lower the brows.  Injection into the corrugator muscles would raise the brows.  If you are looking to lower them,  injections high into the frontalis muscles would be needed.  Be sure your provider is a certified, experienced injector.

Katrinka L. Heher, MD · Answer

Botox can be used to elevate or lower your brows. To lower the brows it is injected into the forehead muscle called the Frontalis.   This muscle is responsible for lifting the brow so when injected with Botox the brows will drop.   Its all about careful placement and dosing so it’s essential to find a well experienced injector. Wishing you the beat of luck!

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Injecting the corrugators would raise the medial eyebrows further. If you want to lower your medial eyebrows then the frontalis muscle would need to be injected.

Alix J. Charles, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Injections into the frontalis muscles of the forehead are required to produce the results you are asking about. Seek help from a well trained and experienced physician injector. Best of luck to you!

Can you lower the medial brows with Botox just to the corrugator muscles?

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