If I get Botox for the glabella lines only, what are the chances of getting spock brow? Trying to find a good doctor in Toronto.

"Spock brow" occurs when the muscles on the inner portion of the brows are injected but the outer portion is left untreated. This allows the muscles that control the outer portion of the brow to pull upwards resulting in an elevated Spock brow. This look can easily be corrected with a small injection of Botox.

Thank you for your question. Although the fear of a ‘Spock brow’ is valid, keep in mind that these do not occur with Botox placed in the glabellar lines. A ‘Spock brow’ is the result of Botox placed along the outer portion of the brows, closer to the temples. However, to avoid any complication, it is imperative that you put your trust in a board-certified plastic surgeon and his team. An experienced provider will know the right amount of Botox and the correct placement to eliminate your Frown Lines without any risk. 

Hi there, It’s difficult to say exactly if and to what extend your brows will raise after having Botox or another neuromodulator injected into the glabella. If you have a particularly strong frontalis/forehead muscles, your brows may raise. This is because the glabellar muscles and the forehead muscles oppose one another, so when one of the opposing muscles is weakened, the other “picks up the slack”. If your brows in fact do raise higher than you’d like, you can have your injector add a unit or two to the lateral sides of the forehead where the brow is most raised (creating an unusually high arch). This should help lower the brows without making them look/feel too heavy. I would suggest going for a consultation with a certified skilled provider for assessment prior to treatment.