Forehead and Eyebrows
B. Toxin
Temporary treatment of expression lines
What is it?
B. Toxin temporarily paralyses the muscles responsible for facial expression lines and wrinkles, allowing the skin to recover from years of contractions and a furrowed forehead.
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Brow and Forehead Lift
Brow lift or forehead lift
What is it?
A brow lift or forehead lift removes excess tissue, alters the muscles and stretches the skin of the forehead. It is performed through an incision on each side at the top of the head, just behind the hairline, so the scars are concealed within the hair.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about B. Toxin and brow and forehead lift.
What can B. Toxin treat in the forehead and eyebrow area?
It reduces expression lines caused by facial muscle contraction, including forehead lines, frown lines and lines around the outer eye area.
Can B. Toxin lift the eyebrows or correct asymmetry?
It may be used to lift the eyebrows and correct facial asymmetries resulting from facial paralysis.
How does B. Toxin work?
It temporarily paralyses the muscles responsible for facial expression lines and wrinkles, allowing the skin to recover from repeated contractions and a furrowed forehead.
How long does B. Toxin treatment take and is anaesthesia needed?
Treatment takes approximately 15 minutes and may be performed without anaesthesia or with a topical anaesthetic cream.
Does B. Toxin leave scars or require a hospital stay?
It leaves no scars and does not require hospitalisation.
What should be avoided after B. Toxin treatment?
Exercise, intense heat and strong sun exposure should be avoided for the first 24–48 hours.
When does B. Toxin take effect and how long does it last?
The effect appears after three to four days and lasts four to six months. If treatment is not repeated, the original muscle movement returns spontaneously.
What can a brow and forehead lift improve?
It can minimise forehead wrinkles, drooping eyebrows, folds over the eyes, a furrowed forehead and frown lines.
How is a brow and forehead lift performed?
The procedure removes excess tissue, alters the muscles and stretches the skin of the forehead.
Where are the incisions and scars placed?
An incision is made on each side at the top of the head, just behind the hairline, so the small scars are concealed within the hair.
How long does the procedure take and which anaesthesia is used?
It takes approximately one hour and is performed under general anaesthesia or sedation.
Is a hospital stay required and how long is recovery?
A hospital stay is usually not required, and the stated recovery period is one to two weeks.
What risks are listed for a brow and forehead lift?
Very rarely, persistent numbness or damage to the frontotemporal facial nerve may occur, causing loss of movement, muscle weakness or asymmetry.
How long do brow and forehead lift results last?
Results depend heavily on tissue quality and elasticity, but usually last three to five years.
Which procedures may be combined with a brow and forehead lift?
It may be combined with B. Toxin, facelift and blepharoplasty.
This is general information and does not replace an individual medical assessment.
