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What are glabellar frown lines?
Glabellar frown lines are visible lines or wrinkles between your eyebrows. They often convey a constant state of anger, annoyance, irritation to those around. While it is something that gets more common with age, it may affect the way we look and feel about ourselves. Botulinum toxin injections have proven to be safe and effective to ease out those frown lines.
Glabellar frown line wrinkles can alter the way you look and feel.
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How Dr Ng Treats Glabellar Wrinkles
Since FDA approval in 2001, botulinum toxin to the glabellar region is one of the most popular aesthetic treatments. With precise injections, Dr. Ng believes that an approach that takes into account your glabellar wrinkle type, anatomy and other facial features will provide a natural result. When injected into the muscle directly, the muscles relax over 7-14 days improving the appearance of both resting and active movement lines. A tailored approach prevents the “frozen”, unnatural look, while also providing long lasting results.
How do you get glabellar frown lines?
Wrinkles appear on the skin due to repetitive muscle activity. These lines or wrinkles that appear are usually perpendicular to the direction of muscle contraction. Glabellar frown lines take on different patterns in individuals, they may appear vertical (number '11' lines), horizontal and even oblique.
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Which muscles are involved?
The main muscles involved in the glabellar frown complex are interconnected and a deep knowledge of the anatomy, pattern and variation is essential to plan your treatment.
The 3 main muscles involved are:
Procerus muscle that mainly functions to pull the inner eyebrows downwards, contributing to horizontal lines.
Corrugator supercili muscles that pulls the inner eyebrows inwards and downwards. They are mainly involved in causing the number '11' vertical lines.
Forehead (frontalis) muscles that may affect the upper brow region.
Main muscles that contribute to the glabellar complex include the procerus, corrugator supercili and frontalis.
What are the types of glabellar frown lines?
There are 5 variants of glabellar frown lines. While the V- and U-patterns are most commonly encountered, the most important aspect is a customised approach to treatment due to individual variation of frown lines.
V-pattern
U-pattern
Omega-pattern
Converging arrows-pattern
Inverted omgega-pattern
Glabellar line severity scale
When should you seek help?
Wrinkles often start off as mild, and progresses to moderate and then severe in appearance. Wrinkles are considered dynamic when they appear with facial expression, but disappear when the face is relaxed. At the other end of the spectrum, static wrinkles are visible even when the facial muscles are at rest.
Upper facial wrinkles have been associated with negative self-perception, altered perception of age and emotional state and adverse psychological impact.
Botulinum toxin injection for glabellar frown lines are most suitable for dynamic wrinkles. While many of our patients have at least moderate to severe glabellar lines, we believe that early intervention can reduce the progression of early wrinkles.
How do you treat glabellar frown lines?
Glabellar frown lines that are dynamic in nature are best treated with botulinum toxin injections. Results are often visible within 24-48 hours, with the best results being seen in 7-14 days. Most individuals will see long term improvement of at least 3-4 months.
After your face is cleansed, a numbing cream is applied for your comfort. You will feel a slight sensation during treatment but is tolerable for most patients.
Botulinum toxin injection to glabellar complex
Frequently Asked Questions About Glabellar Frown Line Treatment
The current FDA-approved Botulinum toxin brands in Singapore are:
OnabotulinumtoxinA
AbobutulinumtonxA
IncobotulinumtoxinA
These botulinum toxin type A toxins have similar onset of action, takes about a week to achieve results and effects lasts three to five months for cosmetic use for facial wrinkles.
The differences mainly lie in the preparation, dilution and the number of units. The units used in one brand is not interchageable with another due to different formulations and preparation.
From multiple studies, the treatment is safe with minimal downtime in the majority of patients. The most common side effect is transient headache which is mostly mild and responds to painkillers. Eyelid ptosis, which occurs in less than 2% of cases is often self-limiting and reponds to eyedrops.
During consultation, an aesthetic assessment will take into account the pattern of contraction, the muscle mass and the surrounding facial anatomy. Depending on your unique condition, injection points vary from 3, 5 and 7 points.
The number of units or dose injected into the glabellar area depends on factors such as anatomy, muscle mass, age, gender and ethnicity. Generally, men will need higher doses, and elderly lesser doses. Depending on the brand, the typical number of units used:
Studies have shown that treating multiple facial wrinkles are associated with improved outcomes. For example, simultaneous treatment of lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet) and glabellar (frown lines) revealed better benefit.
Studies have shown that treating multiple facial wrinkles are associated with improved outcomes. For example, simultaneous treatment of lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet) and glabellar (frown lines) revealed better benefit.
This would depend on the individual skin condition, skin quality and age.
The objectives for younger patients would be to prevent the worsening of the wrinkes, delay the aging process and maintaining a youthful look.
Apart from wrinkles, facial aging also encompasses soft tissue deflation and changes to the underlying supportive bony tissues. Age related treatment goals must therefore take into account these changes. A multimodality approach with botulinum toxin, fillers, lasers and energy-based devices are tools to holistically improve your facial appearance at every stage.
The price of botulinum toxin wrinkle treatment per area is from $250 per visit.
A review is done within 2 weeks, and a touch up is done free of charge at this time if necessary.
Schedule a consultation for glabellar frown line treatment in Singapore
Botulinum toxin injections is an exceptional procedure that offers incredible, lasting results, especially when offered by an experienced injector such as Dr. Ng. Offering a customized treatment for each patient, Dr. Ng combines multiple treatments, techniques, and products to help each patient meet their individual goals.
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Camargo CP, Xia J, Costa CS, Gemperli R, Tatini MD, Bulsara MK, Riera R. Botulinum toxin type A for facial wrinkles. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2021(7).
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Frown line treatment
Are you looking to refresh your appearance and reduce the signs of aging? Botulinum toxin treatment for frown lines offers a safe and effective solution. Often known as Botulinum toxin injections, this non-surgical procedure targets the deep creases between your eyebrows, providing a smoother, more youthful look.
Dr. Moses Ng
About Dr Moses Ng
MBBS (London) with distinction Dip Practical Dermatology (Cardiff) with distinction Member of American Acne & Rosacea Society Fellow of American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
Dr. Moses Ng is a distinguished professional in the field of aesthetic medicine, renowned for his expertise in advanced cosmetic procedures. With over 15 years of experience, extensive training and a keen eye for detail, Dr. Ng specializes in a wide range of treatments, including injectables, laser therapies, and acne scar management.
Dr. Moses Ng’s commitment to excellence and patient-centric approach have earned him a reputation as a trusted clinician in aesthetic medicine. His continuous pursuit of the latest advancements in the field ensures that his patients receive the highest standard of care and the most effective treatments available.
Please note: Patients are advised to consult a qualified medical professional to determine the right and suitable treatment option for their individual needs.
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