The 11 lines are medically known as glabellar lines. They're the two vertical lines between your eyebrows. The 11 lines are caused by years of muscle movement. This kind of wrinkle is called a dynamic wrinkle because it's caused by muscle contractions instead of facial volume decrease.
One of the fastest and easiest ways to completely get rid of 11 lines is by using Botox. Botox is used to relax the muscles around the 11 lines and relieve you with any lines when you have facial expressions.
Overactive contraction of these muscles can not only make a person look angry, instead of concerned, they also create deep vertical lines (known as the "11's"), and can contribute to migraines. Neuromodulators (Botox® & Dysport®) are injected into the five muscles in this area giving a softer appearance.
The best way to treat this type of wrinkle is to stop the muscle contractions that caused the problem, and that's why Botox® and Dysport® are great treatments. Both Botox® and Dysport® are called neuromodulators. Dr. King Kim injects these neuromodulators into the forehead muscles that form the 11 lines.
They're mostly caused by repeated muscle movements (frowning, squinting and scowling), which gradually break down collagen and elastin (the building blocks of the skin). Other factors like UV rays and pollution can also contribute to the deterioration of collagen and elastin and lead to more visible lines and wrinkles.
What are 11 Lines? 11 lines are those pesky lines that form in between your eyebrows. Also called movement or frown lines, they form due to the muscle pull and movement that happens when you frown. The skin in this area also thins as you age, contributing to a higher chance of them forming.
For “11” lines between the eyes (or glabellar lines), up to 40 units are indicated, with higher doses needed in male patients .
While Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and, most recently, Jeaveau, are the only FDA-approved neuromodulators for the "11" lines, Botox is the only one that's FDA-approved for between the brows, on the forehead, and around crow's feet (if that's also a concern for you).
Botox is temporary, lasting about four to six months. If you like the results, you may decide to continue with several treatments a year.
More Botox is not always the option. If you have tried touch up's, or adding more neurotoxin, and they work for a little while but you can still see your 11's- you may want to opt for filler.
The drug information for Botox® states that the maximum number of units that should be used for Botox® treatment is: Four units per injection point for horizontal forehead lines. Four units per injection site for vertical 11 lines.
With no active ingredients, Frownies patches function simply by retaining your muscles in your sleep, preventing them from moving and thus forming 11 lines, and training your muscles overtime to stay in place.
I can tell you, I have used this product for about 15 years and, yes, they do work. They do not smell like a dead animal. They don't smell like anything that I can detect. They do stick on your skin but your skin cannot be oily so put them on after cleaning your face and before putting on face cream.
The forehead is the most common Botox injection site, as it's where many people first see the signs of aging. Horizontal wrinkles along the brow are easily treated with Botox injections. The area between your eyebrows, also known as the glabella, or “11” lines, is also a popular treatment area.
Forehead lines / horizontal lines: 10-30 units. Frown lines: 10-25 units. Glabellar lines (between the eyes): 10-25 units. Jaw area (masseter): 15-50 units per side.
The corrugator supercilii muscle is a strong muscle that extends from bone near the top of the nose to the underside of the skin just above the mid portion of the eyebrow (glabella). Contraction of the corrugator causes vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows, often called "frown lines."
There is no definite age when you should start BOTOX®—it's more about the state of your skin, and everyone's timeline is different. For wrinkle treatments, it's best to start when you notice forehead lines, frown lines, or crow's feet even when your expression is neutral.
Forehead lines, also referred to as worry lines or simply forehead wrinkles, are the horizontal wrinkles that span your forehead above the eyebrows. Forehead lines often become more pronounced when one makes a facial expression that raises the brow.
Botox cosmetic injection is a treatment that is approved by FDA for correction of most horizontal forehead wrinkles, Crow's feet, and frown lines that form between the eyes.
BOTOX smooths moderate to severe facial lines and wrinkles, crow's feet, and frown lines. If you have deeper wrinkles or folds, BOTOX injections may soften the look, or you may need to undergo a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation treatment.