Botox For Eyebrows

Brow ptosis, a common aging effect, results in sagging skin above the brow and on the forehead, making individuals appear tired, angry, sad, or older. This can change the structure of the upper face, making it a common cosmetic area. Botox brow lift can correct this, leaving fewer wrinkles and a more youthful appearance.

When applied to problem areas around the eyebrows, muscles relax, smoothing the skin on top. The muscles are pulled upwards, elevating the eyebrows and making the eyes appear more open. This treatment can be used to address various cosmetic concerns.

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How does one get ready for treatment?

The first step is to come in for a consultation at our gorgeous office here in Boulder. You can tell us what your cosmetic concerns are and what you’re hoping to get out of treatment. We’ll make sure this treatment suits your needs, examining the problematic areas of your face and looking over your medical history. If it’s a good fit, we’ll get to work preparing your personalized treatment plan. We’ll also arrange any instructions that you should follow before your session.

If I’m on Any Medication, Will I Need To Adjust It?

We’ll always tailor instructions to suit you as an individual and so this is something you’ll know for sure after your consultation. That being said, it’s generally recommended that patients avoid medication that thins the blood before treatment. There are also some supplements and herbal remedies that interfere with treatment that we may ask you to stop taking for up to a week before your session. We also recommend staying away from alcohol as your session approaches, as this can alter your blood.

What About My Skincare Routine?

It’s important that before treatment you avoid skincare products that may irritate the tissue on your face; think heavy anti-aging creams. If you’re worried about the products you use, ask us about them in your consultation and we’ll let you know if it’s safe to keep using. We also recommend not tweezing, waxing, or bleaching your eyebrows beforehand. You don’t want the area to be too sensitive.

Should I Avoid Makeup?

We won’t ask you to stay away from makeup in the days leading up to your treatment. On the day, however, you must come in with a clean face free from makeup. We’ll also ask that you avoid putting any creams, lotions, or other beauty products near the treatment areas. We can’t risk any foreign substances touching the needle.

Botox Brow Lift

FAQs

What can i expect during treatment?

You’ll start your session seated in a comfortable chair in a private room at our practice. We’ll gently sterilize your face so you’re all clean. We may administer a numbing cream to the treatment area. This process is very relaxing and may take a few minutes to complete. Then we will start the injections. The number of injections you receive, as well as how much product we use, depends on both what your cosmetic goals are and the make-up of your face and its tissue. We take about fifteen minutes to perform the treatment and then you’re all done!

What’s the recovery period like?

Incredibly, there’s no downtime needed following this treatment. Surgical brow lifts require very lengthy recovery periods, where you end up missing work, seeing friends and family, and chances to exercise. But with this simple injectable treatment, you can get straight back into your day of working or running errands. You can even drive yourself to and from your session. At most, we may give you some specific instructions based on your personal needs or requirements.

One thing we may encourage is for you to try moving your face and warming up the muscles again. It’s good to try this about sixty minutes after your session. For example, if you’ve gotten injections in your brow, you could try raising your eyebrows or frowning. This will help the product get to work improving your wrinkles and sagging skin.

We’ll also ask you to avoid certain activities immediately after treatment as they may cause a spike in your blood pressure. Getting too hot by lying in the sun or sitting in a hot tub or sauna is off-limits, as is rigorous exercise. But don’t worry – it’s only for a few hours! You should also avoid rubbing or touching the treated skin for about 24 hours, letting the skin settle. Make sure to stay away from face massages during this time.

How long will it take to see results?

While it’s a little different for everyone, patients usually notice the effects of Botox after three to seven days. That’s when the skin gets a little smoother and lines become less pronounced. After about fourteen days, you’ll likely see the full effects, such as a lifted brow, a lessening in fine lines, or severe lines not appearing as you move your face.

How long do results last?

This gorgeous new look will stay with you for about three to four months. This is why many patients, so in love with their new look, schedule maintenance appointments. As the effects wear off, they can come back in and rejuvenate their skin with some more injections. Interestingly, more frequent maintenance sessions often lead to the results lasting longer. Some patients who have been getting this treatment for years find their maintenance sessions become more sparse.

Am i a good candidate for this treatment?

If you’re over eighteen and have noticed lines and dynamic wrinkles on your face, or a sagging forehead that’s making you look angry, old, or tired, then this treatment may be right for you. We encourage candidates of any age, gender, or skin tone to come in for a consultation. The signs of aging can affect everyone, so ipso facto this treatment can help everyone. Things like pregnancy, certain medical conditions, and types of medication may prevent you from being a suitable candidate for treatment, or maybe your skin concerns just won’t be properly addressed by Botox. Luckily here at Boulder Plastic Surgery, we offer some great alternative treatments that we’d be happy to talk through with you.

What are some good alternatives to this treatment?

Although it’s an incredible product, there’s a chance Botox may not be right for you. If you have deep folds caused by sagging skin, for example, relaxing your muscles may not do much to soften them out because it’s probably caused by a loss of collagen and elastin in the body. You may instead need to add volume to the skin to make it plump and supple again. This will fill out wrinkles and lift sagging skin, especially around the cheeks and jawline. We can do this with dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane.

These injectables restore elasticity to the skin with hyaluronic acid and can work to fill hollow cheeks, flatten nasal folds and marionette lines, and even reshape your jawline by lifting heavy jowls. It can also treat the lips, plumping them up for a gorgeous smile. If we think one of these dermal fillers might work better for your cosmetic concerns, we’ll talk about it in your consultation and show you some references you have an understanding of all the different treatments.