Brow Lift
Visit Dr. Hanson to improve the appearance of ageing eyebrows, which can make the face look tired and drawn.
Ideal For
Reduce signs of ageing
Treatment Areas
Face, eyebrows
Treatment Time
10-15 Minutes
Downtime
None
Brow Lift
Visit Dr. Hanson to improve the appearance of ageing eyebrows, which can make the face look tired and drawn.
Ideal For
Reduce signs of ageing
Treatment Areas
Face, eyebrows
Treatment Time
10-15 Minutes
Downtime
None
A non-surgical brow lift using botulinum toxin has become a popular cosmetic procedure, offering a subtler and less invasive alternative to traditional surgical methods.
By carefully targeting specific muscles in the brow area, botulinum toxin can create an elevated, more youthful appearance to the eyebrows. Here’s an in-depth look at how it’s done.
Botulinum toxin is a purified protein derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. When introduced in precise amounts into the body, it can temporarily block nerve signals to muscles, leading to a relaxation of the targeted muscle.
The position and arch of the eyebrows are largely determined by a balance between various facial muscles:
- The frontalis muscle lifts the brow.
- The orbicularis oculi, procerus, and corrugator supercilii muscles pull the brow down and inwards.
By injecting botulinum toxin into the muscles that pull the brow downward and inwards, they are made to relax, causing the lifting muscles (frontalis) to become relatively more dominant. This results in a subtle lift to the brow.
Effects typically last 3-6 months, varying depending on factors like individual age, metabolism, and injection site.
“It’s more than just a procedure - it’s an art form.”
– Dr. Hanson Yu, MBBS MSc MBCAM, qualified and licensed doctor under the esteemed General Medical Council
THE PROCEDURE
The first step is a thorough consultation with a trained practitioner. This allows the patient to discuss desired outcomes and for the practitioner to assess the patient’s anatomy and determine the injection points.
The area to be treated is cleaned, and a topical anaesthetic might be applied, although the injections are generally well-tolerated due to the use of fine needles.
The practitioner strategically administers botulinum toxin injections into the targeted muscles, typically focusing on the muscles that depress the brow.
Botulinum toxin treatments are generally safe when performed by experienced professionals. Potential side effects include temporary redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site. In rare cases, unintended muscle relaxation can occur, such as eyelid ptosis (drooping), but this is temporary and can be mitigated with proper injection technique.
POST-TREATMENT
Patients can usually continue with their day immediately, but rigorous physical activity should be avoided for 24 hours.
To ensure the toxin does not migrate to unintended areas, it’s recommended to avoid rubbing the treated region.
Effects start to emerge within 3-5 days, with full results visible around 2 weeks. The brow lift achieved using botulinum toxin typically lasts between 3-4 months, after which the treatment can be repeated.
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Dr. Hanson is a highly qualified and licensed doctor under the esteemed General Medical Council. With his careful and graceful approach, Dr. Hanson skilfully restores the natural arcs and convexities of the face and body, leaving his patients with beautiful and natural-looking results.
The clinic in Harley Street, London, offers non-surgical aesthetic treatments that not only preserve youthfulness but also reverse the signs of ageing.
