Eyebrow lifts were once only possible through surgical procedures. A patient would have to go under general anaesthetic and have the muscles above their eyebrows reduced through an incision made in the hairline. This would lift the eyebrows into a higher position on the forehead and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, creating a more youthful look.
A far more popular way to achieve similar results is through Botox injections. Administering Botox to the eyebrows can create a brow lift that offers results comparable to surgery, but without the associated risks and side effects.
But just how effective is Botox at lifting the eyebrows, and how exactly is it done?
How does Botox lift eyebrows?
Using Botox to raise the eyebrows works by manipulating the muscles that keep the eyebrows in place: the corrugator supercilii, the procerus, the orbicularis oculi and the frontalis muscles.
The corrugator supercilia and procerus muscles, located in between the eyebrows, are depressor muscles and apply a downward pulling force on the eyebrows. The frontalis muscle, located within the forehead, applies an upward pulling force on the eyebrows.
Therefore, by injecting Botox into the corrugator supercilia and orbicularis oculi, you can relax the muscles pulling the eyebrows down which will in turn emphasise the strength of the frontalis muscle. This is how to lift your eyebrows with Botox, by lifting the eyebrow arch into a higher position.
Because the eyebrows are lifted higher, and the muscles that wrinkle the eyebrows are now suppressed, wrinkles in the forehead will be reduced.
Who should have a Botox lift?
Botox should be used as a preventative measure to delay the arrival of these wrinkles, so that the muscles do not have the time to create strong deep-set wrinkles. In the case of a brow lift, anyone seeking a more youthful appearance should consider treatment because Botox does lift the eyebrows into a position that makes the face appear bright and vibrant.
For specific cosmetic issues that a Botox brow lift can fix, the most common that we see are saggy eyelids, low-set eyebrows, and forehead wrinkles.
Eyebrow lift Botox before and after
Viewing a Botox practitioners’ catalogue of Botox for eyebrow lifts before and after images, you will be able to get a sense of their experience with this treatment. Post-treatment, a patient’s eyebrows should be as symmetrical as possible. This is regardless of whether they were symmetrical to begin with.
However, your eyebrows are completely unique to you. Through a consultation with your chosen Botox practitioner, you will be able to gauge what you should look like after treatment.
How many units of Botox for a brow lift?
In general, around 15 units of Botox should be plenty for an eyebrow lift, although it could be more or it could be less depending on the individual. There is no definitive answer on how many units of Botox an individual needs for an eyebrow lift because everyone has eyebrows that are in different positions.
For example, someone might have one eyebrow that hangs lower than the other. In this case that person would need more Botox in one area of their face than the other to create a symmetry across both eyebrows.
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Eyebrow Botox is just one of the many ways Botox can enhance and rejuvenate your facial appearance. This treatment offers a subtle lift to the brows, creating a more youthful and refreshed look. If you’d like to learn more about our Botox brow lift treatments or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us today for further details.