How can I reduce my "angry" look? (photo)

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I am wondering what type of procedures would be needed to remove my "angry face". I am often told I look angry or very serious and it makes me self conscious. I have already been considering a rhinoplasty as I am not happy with the shape and size of my nose. I am hoping for some advice as how to improve my facial features to have a natural and pleasant appearance.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You would benefit from having Botox injected to the glabella, this will help relax the muscles and not give off an angry look

John Layke, DO, FACS · Answer

The "Angry" look is a direct result from the glabellar and corrugator muscles of the central forehead.  Often, these muscles have a "resting tension" which results in a constant scowl.  Botox is an excellent choice to weaken these muscles, leading to a "softer" appearance.

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS · Answer

you have attractive and striking facial features - I think the feature that contributes the most to your 'angry' look is your brow position. Its relatively 'slanted' in orientation - with good lateral brow position but a somewhat low medial brow position. Ussing some Botox to treat your medial brow depressor muscles (glabella) would raise your medial brow a bit and give your face a softer look. You are a good candidate for a standard rhinoplasty with dorsal hump reduction.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

You're angry look is caused by depression of the central part of your eyebrows. This can be corrected with Botox or a forehead lift done in the central part of the forehead as well at the hairline. This can be done with

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Angry.  If you look closely at the profile photo (2nd one specifically) you are contracting the muscle in the area between the eyes (the glabella).  This causes you to look as if you are scowling.  60 units of Dysport or 20 units of Botox between the eyes would go a long way toward getting rid of this effect.  As Dr. Majmundar has pointed out, a Botox browlift is also an option but the area between the eyes would be our primary focus to start and would create a much more relaxed appearance for you.Try it, you are going to love it.

Mike Majmundar, MD · Answer

Botox would be a great initial treatment for a young person like yourself.  I would recommend having a botox browlift, also called a chemical browlift by some, to raise the brow about 2-3 mm to open up your eyes and reduce the scowling in the brow.  You have a deep set eye so scowling will almost always make you look angry.  Botox can help soften that.  As you get older, you may want to consider a browlift to raise the brow and to weaken the muscles in between the brows to keep them from pulling your brow down and causing scowling.  Good Luck.

Hal Michael Bass, MD · Answer

The culprits here are the muscles across your forehead and between your eyes. Without realizing it, you’re contracting these muscles, or the contractions could be the result of resting tension due to stress. Either way, the action is giving you the appearance of chronic dissatisfaction. Rhinoplasty won’t address this tension, but Botox or Dysport injections will relax the muscles so they don’t contract. This will smooth your brow, eliminate emerging parallel lines between your eyebrows, and generally soften your appearance, thereby allowing your positive personality to shine through.

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

The "Angry" look you see can absolutely be solved with Botox which could lift the low area that creates the appearance of anger. Consult with an experienced Botox injector to find your best solution.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

In my opinion, you are very beautiful and could be improved with Botox.  I would inject the glabella and lateral brows to raise the brows.  I would also inject the DAO's to turn the corners of the mouth upward a bit.  Also, a small amount of Botox in the lower eye lid will round out the eye and open it more, which I think will soften you look as well.  Steve Weiner, MD, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Destin, Florida.

M. Khawar Nazir, MBBS, MS(Derm) · Answer

Botox can help you to relax your muscles specially on upper face. While injecting glabellar area ( just above the nose, mid of lower forehead), frontal lines, crow's feet area & little chemical eyebrows lift can help you improve your looks.

How can I reduce my "angry" look? (photo)

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