Why do frown lines show up so early?

The muscles that draw the brows together are used all day: reading, concentrating, squinting in bright light. Skin here creases earlier than on much of the face. Genetics, sun damage and dry skin add to it, and the lines can make you look tired or stern even when you feel relaxed.

How is the area assessed?

The doctor at Shinebom Clinic watches you frown and relax, checks how deep each line is at rest, and looks at brow height and symmetry. Muscle strength differs a lot from person to person, so there is no standard pattern. You are told which areas will be treated before anything starts.

Which treatments may help?

For movement-driven lines, frown line Botox is generally the first option because it limits the muscle pull that creates the crease. If a line has become a permanent groove, wrinkle filler in the glabella can add support, and the clinic's wrinkle filler is one of its signature treatments. Some patients benefit from both. The clinic uses genuine products and the full stated dose, and avoids overdone volume.

What should you expect?

Lines generally soften rather than vanish, and results are temporary, so repeat visits are typical. A touch-up within 1 month is available. Brow heaviness or a temporary stiff feeling can occur, so tell the doctor how your face normally moves. Filler near the brows carries vascular risks that are rare but serious, which is why the choice of doctor and technique matters; the clinic will explain this at consultation.

When to see a doctor

Come in for a check if lines appear on one side only, if a brow suddenly droops, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. See filler aftercare for what to do after treatment, and contact the clinic promptly if pain worsens or skin color changes.

Is Botox or filler better for frown lines?

It depends on whether the line is mostly movement or a fixed groove. The doctor decides at consultation, and some people need both.

How long until I see a change?

Botox effects typically build over several days. Filler shows a change sooner, though swelling can hide the final look for a week or two.

Can I rub or massage the area afterward?

No. Avoid pressing or deep massage for about a week after Botox, and do not rub or massage filler.

Frown Lines Between the Brows: Treatment in Seoul

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