How to fix frown lines
a softer, more relaxed look
Frown lines, or glabellar "11 lines", are vertical creases between the eyebrows caused by repeated frowning and squinting. Relaxing the frown muscles with Botox typically softens them within days, and skin-strengthening treatments help lines that remain at rest.
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How do you get rid of frown lines between the eyebrows?
The most effective first step is Botox in the frown muscles, which typically starts working in 3–7 days and lasts about 3–4 months; see our frown line Botox page for details. If lines are still visible at rest, Rejuran Healer, skin boosters or Potenza help rebuild the creased skin over several weeks. Your doctor balances the dose with the forehead to avoid a heavy brow.
The "11 lines" explained
Frown lines start as expression lines, but strong muscles and thinning skin can make them visible even when your face is relaxed.
Strong frown muscles
The corrugator and procerus muscles pull the brows together and down many times a day.
Stress & squinting
Concentrating, screen use and bright light all trigger habitual frowning.
Collagen loss
As skin thins with age, the creases no longer smooth out at rest.
Genetics
Some people have naturally stronger frown muscles and develop lines early.
Treatments we use for frown lines
Your doctor combines muscle relaxation with skin repair when needed:
- Botox – relaxes the frown muscles and helps prevent lines deepening
- Botox with forehead balancing – preserves natural brow movement and avoids heaviness
- Skin boosters – hydrate and smooth fine etched lines
- Rejuran Healer – PDRN to repair thin skin between the brows
- Potenza – RF microneedling for static lines that remain after Botox
- Laser rejuvenation – gentle laser to brighten and refine texture
A smoother, relaxed brow
What to expect at your visit
Muscle & line assessment
We assess frown muscle strength, line depth and brow position.
Customized dosing
Your doctor plans Botox units and any skin repair, with costs explained up front.
Quick injections
A few tiny injections take minutes; you can return to your day straight away.
Results in days
Lines soften within a week; collagen treatments continue improving deeper creases.
Who is a good candidate?
- Visible vertical lines between the brows
- Strong frown muscles or habitual scowling
- Stress-related facial tension or an "angry" resting look
- People also treating forehead wrinkles or crow's feet
- Not during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with certain neuromuscular conditions
Aftercare & benefits
- Stay upright and avoid rubbing the area for about 4 hours
- Skip saunas, intense exercise and alcohol for the rest of the day
- Small injection bumps fade within minutes to an hour
- Expect a softer, more relaxed expression with natural movement
- Plan repeat Botox every 3–4 months; read more on frown line Botox
Frown line questions, answered
Does Botox get rid of 11 lines completely?
Botox usually softens dynamic frown lines significantly. Lines that are deeply etched at rest may need a few treatment cycles or added skin repair to improve further.
How long does Botox for frown lines last?
Typically around 3–4 months, depending on muscle strength and dose. Some people find lines stay softer for longer with regular treatment.
Can frown lines be treated without Botox?
Skin boosters, Rejuran and RF microneedling can soften the crease itself, but they do not stop the muscle movement that causes it, so results are usually more limited.
Will frown line Botox make my face look expressionless?
Not when dosed carefully. We aim to soften the frown while keeping natural movement, balancing the brow and forehead.
Is filler used for frown lines?
Filler between the brows is rarely needed and carries higher risk in this area, so we usually prefer Botox and collagen treatments.
How do I book a frown line consultation in Gangnam?
Send us a WhatsApp message at +82-10-6396-5671. We reply in English with availability and a VAT-inclusive quote.
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Plan your frown line treatment in Gangnam
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