What Is a Botox Eyebrow Lift?
In the past, invasive surgery was the only viable solution for drooping upper eyelids, but these days, you can lift your brow and achieve a more youthful appearance with a series of strategically placed Botox injections. Sound eye-opening? We thought so, too! Contrary to popular belief, Botulinum toxin has plenty of applications outside of wrinkle control, and creating the appearance of a lifted face is just one of its many superpowers. So what is a Botox eyebrow lift? Today, we’re discussing the benefits of a Botox brow lift and what you can expect from your injections.
What’s a Botox brow lift?
Just as the name implies, this non-invasive procedure uses Botox to raise the eyebrows and minimize the appearance of ptosis or sagging eyelids. Here’s a closer look at how it works:
How does a Botox brow lift work?
Botox inhibits nerve signals from reaching the corresponding regions of the brain. As a result, small amounts of the solution temporarily “freeze” targeted muscles so they can’t create dynamic wrinkles. During a Botox brow lift, your treatment specialist will inject the solution strategically into problematic muscles like orbicularis oculi or frontalis, which control movement around your eyes and forehead.
Who’s a good candidate for a Botox eyebrow lift?
Patients with mild to moderate brow drooping, those with visible forehead wrinkles, and those looking for a minor procedure that’ll deliver remarkable results are all good candidates for Botox around the eyes. People with severe drooping that limits vision or includes a lot of excess skin, such as hooded lids, may not be good candidates.
What to expect with a Botox brow lift
You’ll begin with a consultation to discuss your treatment goals, current medications, and other pertinent health information. Your injection specialist will assess your muscle tone around your eyes and mark various injection sites. Then, they will perform a series of short and sweet injections to achieve your desired results.
You may not notice drastic results right away, but you should see noticeable improvement within a few weeks. Botox will work its way out of your system after three to four months, so schedule necessary follow-up appointments to maintain your results.
What are the benefits of Botox eyebrow lifts?
Want to know all the perks of Botox eyebrow lifts? Here are just a few benefits you may enjoy from the non-invasive cosmetic procedure:
Smoothing wrinkles
Botox is best known for smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles throughout the face and neck. You should notice an improvement in crow’s feet and frown lines within days of your injection.
Reducing forehead lines
When injected strategically, Botox can relax the muscles that tend to pull down on the brows and forehead. In addition to creating a lifted appearance, this can also smooth out those horizontal forehead lines that appear when you’re surprised.
Quick results
Most people see early results from a Botox eyebrow lift within the first few days after receiving injections. And while the full extent of effects will appear over the following weeks, it’s relatively fast compared with invasive surgical procedures like facelifts, blepharoplasties, and thread lifts.
Firming and lifting
Over time, a consistent Botox regimen can yield skin that appears more taut. When combined with the lifting effect of strategic injections, the result can be a more youthful overall appearance.
No downtime
One of the biggest benefits of Botox brow lifts is that you can easily schedule a treatment for your lunch break or in between errands. Most sessions only take 20 to 30 minutes, have a low risk of painful side effects, and require minimal Botox aftercare, so you should be able to head right back into the office without breaking your stride.
What are the side effects of a Botox eyebrow lift?
Of course, virtually all cosmetic procedures include the risk of certain side effects. Here are some of the most common reactions you may encounter:
Minor side effects
Bruising
Swelling
Soreness
Headaches
Pain or discomfort at the injection site
Numbness
Most of these side effects are mild and resolve on their own within 24 to 48 hours.
Less common side effects
Changes in facial symmetry
Drastic drooping of one or both eyelids
Dry eyes
Blurry vision
Sensitivity to light
Double-vision
When to contact a doctor about side effects
Noticeable facial drooping, trouble breathing, speech changes, and trouble swallowing can all indicate more severe complications. Consult with your injection specialist, doctor, or dermatologist if the symptoms are severe or don’t improve within one to two days.
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At Emergency Fix, we specialize in dermal fillers and Botox injections to help our clients feel incredible in their own skin! Whether you want to eliminate wrinkles by freezing overworked muscles or add volume to improve the appearance of youthful elasticity, we’re here to help!
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