Glabellar lines are vertical lines between the eyebrows that appear with age, most commonly around the age of 30. They result from the activity of the facial expression muscles, which is why in people with very animated facial expressions they are difficult to avoid. They may deepen if we frequently squint or frown.
The presence of glabellar lines is a natural occurrence; however, due to their central location, they may be an aesthetic concern for many people. In addition, they can significantly affect facial appearance, usually in an unfavourable way. People with glabellar lines may be perceived as unfriendly or stern. Fortunately, modern aesthetic medicine offers many ways to reduce glabellar lines and restore a smoother forehead. One of the most popular methods is treatment with a neurotoxin.
A neurotoxin, when injected into the facial expression muscle, causes it to relax, resulting in complete or partial smoothing of the line. The neurotoxin is administered with a very fine needle, which makes the procedure painless for most patients. However, if the patient has a low pain threshold, a topical anaesthetic cream may be used. The procedure itself is short, and only slight redness remains on the skin afterwards.
Neurotoxin treatments do not cause the face to become expressionless or unable to show natural facial expressions. The neurotoxin is injected only into the muscles responsible for the formation of glabellar lines, which is why the overall mobility of the forehead is preserved and the face continues to look natural.
After a neurotoxin injection, the patient can immediately return to normal daily activity without the need for recovery time. At Dr Parda Aesthetic Medicine Clinic, glabellar line treatment is performed by a qualified physician, which makes the procedure safe and the result effective. Before the treatment, a consultation is carried out to assess the aesthetic concern and determine whether there are any contraindications to the use of a neurotoxin.