Getting rid of those 11s!
Nothing makes yopu look more stressed or irritable than those vertical lines between the brows. Six different facial muscles converge in the area between the brows, and when making that classic scowl with straining or stress, creates two vertical lines in some patients, otherwise known as the 11s. If you frown enough, these 11s can become a permanent fixture of your face.
FDA-approved, specifically for this region, Botox injections can smooth these vertical lines so you can look stress-free for 4 to 6 months after treatment. In the event that these lines are still somewhat visible even after the muscles are relaxed, fillers such as Restylane, Juvaderm, or Radiesse can be used. They help fill in the indentations that left. This combination is particularly powerful at usually results in the best eradication of these lines. But not all patients will need both, however, If in doubt, do the Botox first, wait two weeks, and see if further line reduction is needed. The fillers can always be done later after the Botox.
Dr Barry Eppley
Indianapolis, Indiana