Lowering one eyebrow with Botox?

This is a great question that reveals the subtle, yet very effective potential in using Botox to treat facial asymmetries. With an experienced provider there is no greater risk of eyelid  droop when lowering the brow.  These are 2 separate elements and are innervated by separate muscles (frontalis versus levator). It sounds like you have an excellent provider and a reasonable circumstance to have Botox.Be healthy and be well,



James M. Ridgway, M.D., FACS

Botox is a great tool to correct mild asymmetry in the face.  It sounds what your doctor is recommending is good.

Botox can be used to lower a brow and only a small dose (2 units is appropriate) is placed on the forehead above the brow. Placement is well above the orbital rim, so the risks of eyelid ptosis is extremely small.I think you should be very comfortable with your doctor's plan-

Botox can definitely be used to either raise or lower brows.  This is especially useful when trying to improve symmetry of asymmetrical brows.  Make sure to go to a Botox expert who is known for customizing treatments.  If your doctor is not comfortable or confident in making your brows more symmetrical then leave and go elsewhere.  Always do your research.

One eyebrow can be lowered with Botox and this is not an uncommon treatment.  While it is always possible to get some droop of the upper eyelid when Botox is placed in the brow, the proper placement can make this event more unlikely.  I would also say with the low dose that would be used, it would be unlikely for any eyelid droop to occur.