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Limitations of a “BOTOX® Brow Lift”

If you’re researching different med spa treatments to help you minimize a stressed, tired, or aged look in the upper face, you may have come across an option known as a “BOTOX brow lift.” This term is commonly used to refer to a treatment in which BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected to reduce wrinkles and creases, thereby allowing a more youthful and refreshed appearance in the forehead. It’s important to note that despite the name, BOTOX® Cosmetic cannot match the rejuvenation possible with a surgical brow lift — injectables do not address excess skin or lax muscles, making it impossible to completely replicate brow lift results. While BOTOX® Cosmetic can relax and soften wrinkles, this neuromodulator cannot:

BOTOX® Cosmetic can be the perfect treatment to improve etched-in fine lines around the forehead; however, combining injections with a more dynamic treatment option, such as a brow lift, is recommended for patients who are also bothered by loose skin or a drooping brow. Knowing the most optimal combination of treatments to achieve your goals can be confusing, but luckily Dr. Ali Sepehr — our board-certified facial plastic surgeon — will help you formulate a custom treatment plan tailored for your needs and concerns. 

Find out whether BOTOX® Cosmetic, brow lift surgery, or a combination of both techniques is right for you by contacting our Newport Beach-area practice today. Dr. Sepehr can help you determine which of our many facial plastic surgery and med spa services would be ideal to achieve your cosmetic goals. 

Dr. Ali Sepehr is one of few double board-certified and fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeons in the country. A member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Dr. Sepehr is very active in the research and scientific advancement of facial plastic surgery. He is a frequent author and contributor to peer-reviewed academic journals like the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Sepehr also belongs to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, which only admits the top 4% of doctors in the country.