How do you get rid of frown lines?
Written and reviewed by Dr Bernard Hayot, ophthalmologist, RPPS 10003926226.
What are frown lines?
Frown lines are expression lines that run vertically between the eyebrows, in the glabella. They generally appear as we age, but can also be present in younger people.
What causes frown lines?
The frown line is an expression line, which means that it is created by the repeated contraction of the small muscles in this region of the face. It can also be worsened by ageing, which causes a loss of skin elasticity and encourages creases to form.
Solutions for removing frown lines
To erase frown lines, muscle contraction has to be reduced and the dermis repaired. Several aesthetic medicine techniques are available to treat this expression wrinkle.
Botox injection for frown lines
Botox (botulinum toxin) injections reduce the contraction of the muscles between the eyebrows, which are responsible for frown lines. They reduce the appearance of the lines and prevent them from deepening.
Hyaluronic acid injection and frown lines
Hyaluronic acid injections fill the break left by the wrinkle and rejuvenate the appearance of the skin. Hyaluronic acid also boosts skin hydration.
In the case of very pronounced frown lines, a combination of botox and hyaluronic acid can maintain the aesthetic result for between 12 and 18 months.
This page is for information. It does not replace a consultation: every situation is judged on examination.