Your upper face has a dramatic impact on your appearance. Deep forehead lines can convey a variety of emotions. Unfortunately, if these lines are from age and not emotion, then the forehead lines are probably conveying the wrong emotions, like anger or frustration. Your forehead and eyebrows can also make you appear older than your actual age, especially if you have loose or droopy skin. If you want to improve the appearance of your forehead and eyebrows, you may be surprised to learn that you have a number of treatment options to choose from. In addition to the traditional brow lift surgery, your other options include minimally invasive browlift, Botox, and Dysport. Before choosing any cosmetic treatment, it is important to understand the potential benefits and drawbacks as well as which one may be the preferred treatment. Here, Dr. Melinda Lacerna, a double board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience, discusses why a minimally invasive browlift is better than Botox or Dysport.

What Is Botox?

Derived from botulinum toxin, Botox is a drug that is injected into muscles. It is FDA approved for the purpose of temporarily improving the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines. It works by relaxing the muscles to smooth out the appearance of the targeted area.

What Is Dysport?

Dysport is also derived from botulinum toxin. It is FDA approved for temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines (the vertical lines that appear between the eyebrows).

What Is a Minimally Invasive Brow Lift?

A minimally invasive brow lift is a surgical treatment that offers nearly the same benefits as a traditional brow lift. However, a minimally invasive brow lift results in fewer incision scars and a shorter recovery time.

Why Is a Minimally Invasive Brow Lift Better than Botox or Dysport?

Whether one procedure is better than another will depend on you and your cosmetic goals. If you are looking for a minimally invasive treatment with long-lasting results, then a minimally invasive brow lift is better than Botox or Dysport. This is because the results of a minimally invasive brow lift can last years and potentially decades. How long the results will last will depend on a number of factors, including your age, your skincare regimen, and exposure to the sun. Conversely, the results from Botox and Dysport are temporary. This means that you will have to have regular injections to maintain the results. If you’re interested in a minimally invasive brow lift with Dr. Lacerna, contact our Bradenton, Florida, office. Call LA Plastic Surgery & Dermatology at (941) 954-4500, or request an appointment online.