title: Altering brow contour with botulinum toxin.
abstract: Brow position is determined by a dynamic interaction between depressor and elevator muscles. Botulinum toxin may be used to temporarily alter this equilibrium to result in a change in brow position. Knowledge of the anatomy of the brow depressors and elevators allows selective treatment of these muscles to effect a change in contour to elevate or depress a specific part of the brow. Botulinum toxin browlifting may result in an aesthetically pleasing, modest brow elevation; however, individuals who have significant brow ptosis would be better treated surgically.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, GA 30912-4060, USA.
authors.forename: Achih H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Andrew S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Frankel
mesh_terms: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D005138:Eyebrows; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005546:Forehead; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000009:adverse effects; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A