Are you having to get more and more aggressive while tweezing your eyebrows? 

Aging and sun damage work over time to decrease skin laxity, promote sagging, and introduce wrinkles that can make it hard to get an attractive arched brow.

A Botox brow lift from SEV can smooth away wrinkles and make brow shaping easier. You’ll notice reduced brow sag and have an easier time achieving an aesthetic arch. If you have a hooded brow, you can reduce its appearance for a younger, fresher face.

Introduction to Botox Brow Lifts

A Botox brow lift uses injections of a safe, purified neurotoxin to paralyze muscles under the skin, which keeps your expressions from creasing your skin too deeply. 

These wrinkles are called dynamic wrinkles, because they get deeper every time you scowl or squint. The vertical lines (or frown lines) between your eyes and crow’s feet around your eyes are examples of dynamic wrinkles.

Botox injected into these areas relaxes muscles directly under the skin, allowing your forehead muscles to pull skin tighter and lift your brow. This reduces signs of aging in people of all ages, whether you’ve been struggling with dynamic wrinkles for years or you’re just beginning to notice them.

A Botox brow lift is a minimally-invasive procedure. An extremely fine needle is used to target specific muscles under the skin, and the injections take under an hour. Compared to a surgical brow lift, it’s a walk in the park, with little to no downtime and no stitches or scarring.

How Botox Works for Brow Lifts

Botox was originally used in ophthalmology to relax muscles pulling an eye in one direction or the other (a condition called strabismus, or lazy eye). 

However, it was soon discovered that the injections removed wrinkles in the skin on either side of the eye, leading to the development of Botox as a cosmetic. Targeted Botox injections have the ability to relax specific muscles, allowing you to elevate your brows and create a more youthful appearance.

Following a Botox brow lift, you’ll notice that your before and after photos will appear subtly different. You’ll look more fresh faced and less tired, and your eyes may appear brighter.

Best Injection Sites: Botox Brow Lift Technique

Brow lifts typically start with injecting Botox directly into frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet on the outer corners of the eyes. However, Botox can work on more than these obvious dynamic wrinkles.

Placement of Botox for a brow lift can also include injections higher on the forehead, as well as shots along the curve of your orbital bones (just underneath the eyebrows.) 

A highly skilled injector should have the ability to analyze your face and place injections where they will have the most benefit.

Be sure to ask any potential provider where they typically inject Botox for a brow lift in cases like yours, and request a clear explanation for each injection site. Their answers can help you determine whether an injector is actually experienced, or just handy with a needle.

Benefits of Botox for Brow Lifting

There are numerous advantages to getting a Botox brow lift over a surgical brow lift:

Faster Results

Traditional brow lifts mean preparation for surgery, cessation of certain medications, arrangements for transportation and aftercare during recovery, and a period of downtime. All of this before your face has healed enough for you to enjoy your new look. 

A Botox brow lift gives you near-instant results without all the complications. You can have a brow lift and head home in less than an hour. Who knew your lunch break could be put to such good use?

Minimal Downtime

Recovering from plastic surgery can be a real downer. Full recovery can take weeks, and you might not want people speculating about your procedure if they notice swelling or visible stitches.

With a Botox brow lift, you can get your procedure on a Friday and walk back into the office on Monday looking brand new. Two days of recovery is usually sufficient to ease significant redness and swelling, and any lingering effects can be safely covered with makeup.

Natural Look

One of the biggest complaints about plastic surgery on the upper face is that it can leave your skin looking stretched. While cosmetic procedures depend on the skill of your provider, this outcome is harder to avoid with surgery.

Botox brow lifts provide a more subtle, natural looking effect, giving you arched brows and smoother features. Since small amounts of Botox are used to target each area, it’s easier to avoid overtreatment. 

Long-Lasting Results

A traditional brow lift can last anywhere from several years to over a decade, depending on your age, skin quality, and method used. Botox brow lifts last about 3 to 6 months before the Botox is fully absorbed and flushed out of your body.

However, you can repeat Botox as needed to maintain your look, tweaking the formula along the way. In the event that you want cosmetic surgery, the results of your best brow lift can provide a reference point for future procedures. 

If you start Botox treatments as a preventive measure in your 20s or 30s, you may even be able to avoid wrinkling and sagging of your brow for many years to come. 

Candidates for Brow Lift

A Botox brow lift cannot replace cosmetic surgery, especially in older patients.

Ideal candidates are those seeking to treat slight brow drooping or asymmetry, or desire a subtle eyebrow arch enhancement. Managing expectations is key, especially if you already have significant wrinkles. Botox cannot completely reshape your face, it just changes how tiny muscles affect your skin position.

If you have severe skin sagging or extremely deep wrinkles, you may need more than just Botox for your brow lift. Botox injections can be combined with dermal fillers like Juvéderm Voluma to fill in deeper lines or wrinkles and give you an even smoother, younger look. 

For the perfect arch, you might also consider facial laser hair removal. This can effectively eliminate stray hairs interfering with your natural arch, while also addressing things like unibrows, upper lip hair, and other unwanted facial hair. 

Comparison to Tweezing and Other Methods

Tweezing your eyebrows for the perfect arch can mean plucking every 1-2 weeks. If you have very heavy or thick brows, you may end up checking problem spots every few days. When tweezing, it’s easy to make a mistake, over-pluck, or end up with mismatching arches.

Botox offers more precision and longevity than tweezing or threading. Instead of creating the illusion of lift by shaping your brows, you’re actually reducing droop and making it easier to see your natural arch. Combined with laser hair removal to clean up brow hairs, you’ll enjoy many of the same benefits with far fewer drawbacks. 

Safety and Aftercare Tips

People tend to be a little wary of Botox due to its reputation and origin as a neurotoxin. There are also plenty of garish (and often altered) images online warning consumers about the dangers of Botox. If you’ve been spooked by Botox brow lift before and after photos, don’t be intimidated. 

Instead, consider yourself more well informed and prepared to find a credentialed provider. Botox is perfectly safe when injected by a qualified professional. The injection liquid is sterile and non-toxic, and an experienced injector will do their best to ensure your comfort and satisfaction. 

After your Botox injections, you can return home the same day. Follow these instructions to prevent excessive swelling, bruising, or redness:

  • Refrain from intense activity
  • Avoid rubbing the injected area(s)
  • Stay upright for 4–6 hours post-treatment
  • Use soft ice packs to alleviate any discomfort
  • A mild headache is not uncommon and usually fades quickly.

SEV: The Safe Choice

Choosing a licensed and experienced injector is the first step to safe, effective Botox treatment. At SEV, we offer some of the most popular injectables, including Botox, Dysport, and a variety of dermal fillers. 

Our injectors are experienced with each one, and can help explain the difference and build a treatment plan that suits you. This includes a customized consultation and evaluation of your facial features, so we can decide the best approach for your Botox brow lift. 

A Botox brow lift can help you avoid surgery you’re not ready for, improve your appearance and self-esteem, and gain a better understanding of what you want from future cosmetic procedures. To schedule an appointment at SEV, book now!