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The expressions on our faces can convey much more powerful messages than words. Sometimes, however, we may unintentionally appear angry, anxious or tired all the time due to the overactivity of the muscles between our eyebrows. The vertical lines between the eyebrows, often referred to as "11 lines", are one of the most dynamic and striking wrinkles on our face. These lines not only give away our age, but can also give us a stern and unapproachable air in our social communication.
Botox Between the Eyebrows: Get Rid of Frowning Eyebrow Expression, Gain a Softer Look
Fortunately, one of the most basic and effective applications of medical aesthetics Botox Between the Eyebrows, offers a simple, fast and highly successful solution to this problem. As Dr. Melis Ulger, Istanbul, Kadikoy‘At my clinic in Istanbul, I offer this popular treatment that brings softness and serenity to your expression. Botox I want to explain all the details of the app and how it can help you.
The Unintended Message: Why the "11 Lines" Occur and How They Harden Our Expression
The vertical lines between our eyebrows are actually the result of repetitive contractions of muscles located in the anatomical region called “Glabella”. When do we use these muscles?
- When concentrating (e.g. reading a book, looking at the computer)
- When we are angry or worried
- As we squint in the bright sunlight
At a young age, when we relax these muscles, the skin over them immediately returns to its smooth state. However, over the years, due to these repetitive movements and the skin's loss of collagen, fold marks on the skin become permanent, even when the muscles are relaxed. These permanent lines (static wrinkles) give the person an expression as if they are constantly frowning, even when they are rested. This can not only make the person feel tired, but also lead to misleading comments from others, such as “Why are you so angry?”.
Glabella Complex Anatomy of the Frowning Muscles
No single muscle is responsible for those “11” lines between the eyebrows. There is a small but strong group of muscles in this area that work in coordination with each other. This group is called the “Glabella Complex” and consists of two main muscle types:
- Procerus Muscle It is a single, vertical muscle that starts at the root of the nose and extends towards the forehead. Its contraction pulls down between the eyebrows and creates a horizontal line at the root of the nose.
- Corrugator Supercilii Muscles: They are muscles that start from the inside of the eyebrows and extend outwards, one on each side. Their contraction pulls the eyebrows towards each other and down. These muscles are mainly responsible for the famous vertical “11” lines.
Our goal in interbrow botox treatment is to control the overactivity of this muscle complex.
How Does Botox Between the Eyebrows Work? Gently Calming the Muscles
Botox between the eyebrows is the process of injecting Botulinum toxin protein into certain points of the Procerus and Corrugator muscles with very fine needles. Injected Botox, temporarily blocks the transmission of chemical signals in the nerve endings that command these muscles to contract. As a result, these muscles lose their ability to contract excessively involuntarily and go into a more “calm” state.
The aim is not to completely paralyze the muscles and completely eliminate your ability to frown. The aim is to prevent excessive frowning, especially when you do it involuntarily, without realizing it. With the right dose and the right technique, you can frown slightly if you want to, but even when you do, your skin won't fold as deeply as it used to. This not only softens the existing lines significantly, but also prevents them from getting deeper over time.
The Dual Benefit of Treatment: Aesthetic and Functional Improvement
The benefits of botox between the eyebrows are not only cosmetic:
- Aesthetic Benefits: It erases the hard, angry and tired expression that has settled on the face. It gives a softer, more accessible and more rested appearance. Lightens the eye contour and brightens the gaze.
- Functional Benefits: In some people, it can help relieve tension-type headaches that develop due to constant frowning. Relaxation of the muscles reduces chronic tension in this area.
Who Are Ideal Candidates For Botox Between The Eyebrows?
- Those with prominent vertical lines (“11” lines) between the eyebrows when frowning or at rest.
- Those who complain that they seem angry, anxious or tired all the time.
- Those who want to soften their expression and gain a more positive outlook.
- Those who frown involuntarily during concentration.
- Individuals in their 20s and 30s who want to prevent the lines in this area from getting deeper (preventive botox).
Synergy with Forehead Botox: Why Are They Often Performed Together?
There is a delicate balance between the interbrow muscles (pulling down) and the forehead muscle (lifting up). Botoxing only the interbrow muscles and releasing the forehead muscle can sometimes upset this balance and cause the outer parts of the eyebrows to lift up in an undesirable way (“Spock's Brow”). Conversely, Botoxing only the forehead muscle and releasing the interbrow muscles can also lead to a feeling of heaviness in the eyebrows. For this reason, interbrow Botox and forehead Botox are often planned in harmony to achieve the most natural, balanced and aesthetic results. This combined approach provides a holistic relaxation and rejuvenation of the entire upper face area.
Treatment Process: A Fast and Comfortable Practice in our Clinic in Kadikoy
Kadikoy‘Botox between the eyebrows is performed with careful planning and a fast application in our clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.
Consultation In the first step, I carefully analyze your expression and muscle structure. I listen to your goals and determine the most suitable injection points and dose.
Implementation: The procedure usually takes less than 5 minutes. After the skin is cleaned, tiny injections are made with a very fine needle to the determined points. The discomfort felt is minimal and instantaneous.
The post: You can return to your daily life immediately after the procedure. The results start to appear in 3-7 days and are fully established by week 2. At week 2, we invite you for a follow-up appointment to make sure the result is perfect.
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Possible Side Effects and Safety Precautions
Botox between the eyebrows is an extremely safe procedure when performed by a specialist physician. The most common side effects are mild redness or rarely a small bruise at the injection site, which resolves quickly. More serious side effects, such as droopy eyebrows or eyelids, are extremely rare and are almost always caused by the practitioner's lack of knowledge of anatomy or incorrect technique. The way to minimize these risks is to have the procedure performed by an experienced medical doctor. About the risks and benefits of the treatment, Institutions such as the US National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus) also emphasizes that patients should be aware.
Those stubborn lines between your eyebrows are not your fate. Achieving a softer, brighter and more positive expression with interbrow botox is one of the simplest and most effective favors you can do for yourself.
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