What injections in the frown line?
The frown line: the wrinkle between the eyebrows
The frown line is a vertical expression wrinkle which appears between the eyebrows. It is generally caused by repeated contractions of the frontal muscles, especially when we frown, as a sign of anger, concentration, or fatigue. Over time, skin aging and loss of skin elasticity, these muscular contractions lead to the appearance of persistent folds in this area.
Sometimes appearing early, this wrinkle is often resented by patients, because it gives the face an expression of severity or worry.
The frown line is undoubtedly the one that requires the most consultations in aesthetic medicine for injection treatments. Caroline Pouget, dermatologist qualified in aesthetic dermatology, laser and cosmetology, at the Renécia clinic in Paris.
Hyaluronic acid or forehead botox: How to smooth the frown lines located between the eyes?
The frown line is an expression wrinkle, caused by repeated contractions of the corrugator muscles responsible for lowering the eyebrows. “There botulinum toxinwhich works by temporarily blocking the transmission of nerve signals to muscles, causing targeted muscle paralysisis a good first-line solution, when the wrinkle is not yet too deep and that it disappears as soon as the face relaxes” explains the specialist. Regular botox injections can delay the appearance of frown lines very marked.
Hyaluronic acidwhich is a filler product to smooth deep wrinkles, can be used in addition to botox, when the wrinkle is very deep and persists when the face is at rest.
A prior consultation with the practitioner allows you to assess the depth of the wrinkle and determine the best treatment.
How long do these injections last?
The effects of a botox injection in the frown line persist for an average of 8 months and sometimes a little longer. Hyaluronic acid injections can last up to a year depending on the density and quality of the product used.
Where to stitch for the frown line?
For the treatment of frown lines with Botox, the injection points are concentrated around the muscles responsible for facial contractions.
Five Botox injections are performed to treat frown lines: two above the root of each eyebrow, at the level of the corrugator muscles, then a final central one above the nose, to relax the procerus muscle. Dr. Pouget
In the case of hyaluronic acidthe injection point aims directly the wrinkle to relieve depression. Several small injection points in the affected area may be necessary for a uniform and natural result.
Is the laser effective in filling or erasing frown lines?
The aesthetic laser mainly acts by stimulating cell renewal and collagen production. “It can be effective for improve skin texture and firmnessbut it is generally more suitable for superficial or moderate wrinkles. Furthermore, it will not prevent the contraction of the muscles of the forehead and eyebrows, responsible for the wrinkles” underlines Dr. Pouget.
Alone, it will therefore not be sufficient to smooth out a frown line, but it can be used in addition to botox for a slightly marked frown line.
Price, price: How much does an injection of botox (botulinum toxin) or hyaluronic acid cost in the frown line?
The prices of an ampoule of hyaluronic acid or botox vary greatly in France, and depend on several factors. On average it takes between 300 and 500 euros for the lion's wrinkle areawhether with botox or hyaluronic acid, depending on the clinic, the practitioner and the quantity of product used.