The most common treatment for frown lines. Relaxes the muscles causing the crease so skin can repair itself naturally. Typically needs to be repeated every 3 to 4 months to maintain results.
Frown Lines
Frown lines, the vertical creases that form between the brows, are sometimes called the “elevens” for their shape, and their medical name is glabellar lines. They’re caused by the procerus and corrugator muscles, which contract every time you scowl or squint. Sun damage and natural volume loss both play a role in how visible and permanent these lines become.
How It Happens
Understanding
Frown Lines
When we’re younger, our skin has enough thickness and elastin that the fold disappears once the muscles relax. As we age, declining collagen and elastin mean the glabellar lines can remain visible even at rest. Some patients begin noticing them as early as their twenties. Beyond the physical change, frown lines can carry a real social impact. Many patients tell us they’re tired of being asked if they’re mad, sad, or simply not okay, when in reality they feel perfectly fine. Treating the area can soften that perception along with the lines themselves.
Prevention
If you smoke, quitting slows the rate at which collagen and elastin break down, and also supports your body’s ability to produce collagen in the first place. Sun protection matters at any age, though starting early makes the biggest long-term difference. A daily broad-spectrum sunblock protects skin across all types from further UV-driven aging.
How We Treat Frown Lines
Dysport
Relaxes the same muscles as Botox but tends to spread slightly more through the tissue, which some patients find gives a softer, more diffuse result.
Juvéderm Fillers
Used when Botox or Dysport alone doesn’t fully soften the furrow. Requires a provider experienced with the anatomy of this area, since injecting near an artery here can cause serious complications.
Restylane Filler
A firmer, more structured gel that holds its shape well for softening the deepest part of a persistent crease.
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