Would it be possible to inject more Botox into eyebrow to lower it or is it pretty much impossible at this point? (Photos)

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Lowering one eyebrow with Botox can be a bit tricky, especially if the initial injections resulted in paralysis rather than the desired lift. When Botox is injected into the muscles around the eyebrow, it can help relax the muscle that raises it, allowing the opposite brow to appear lower. However, injecting too much can lead to unwanted effects, like asymmetry or a heavy appearance. If the initial treatment didn’t achieve the desired result, it's important to approach any additional injections with caution. Injecting more Botox into the same area could potentially exacerbate the paralysis, making the eyebrow look even more uneven. The effects of Botox are temporary, usually lasting about three to six months. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Hello! I understand your frustration and appreciate you reaching out for clarification. I’ll do my best to explain what might be happening and provide some insight on possible next steps.
When it comes to altering eyebrow position with Botox, it’s important to understand that Botox works by relaxing certain muscles, and the result depends on precisely where it's injected. In your case, the goal was to lower one eyebrow, but instead, it sounds like the injection only paralyzed the muscle without achieving the desired effect.
Regarding your question, adding more Botox to lower the eyebrow is tricky. If the injection has already caused paralysis in the area, additional Botox is unlikely to further lower the eyebrow. In fact, more Botox could potentially worsen the imbalance or cause unwanted effects.
However, the brow lift or lowering effect you’re looking for can still be achieved with a more targeted injection technique. To explain in a simple way:
To lift one side of the eyebrow (like the look you're after in your second image), the orbicularis oculi muscle around the eye is typically injected in a specific pattern. Imagine your eyebrow as a clock; we would inject small amounts of Botox (around 3 units at each point) between the 2 o’clock and 5 o’clock positions.
This can be combined with a careful injection of the frontalis muscle (the muscle in your forehead). By placing around 10 units of Botox in the center of the forehead (avoiding the outer edges), the rest of the brow can be gently lifted to create a more open, balanced appearance.
It’s important that these injections are done in the right areas to avoid further paralysis or an unnatural look. I would recommend returning to your injector or consulting a physician experienced in neuromodulators to review your current anatomy and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
I hope this gives you some clarity! Please feel free to reach out with more questions or concerns, and I’m happy to guide you further.