Spocking occurs when antiwrinkle product is concentrated too centrally, leaving the outer aspects of the elevator muscle of the forehead (the frontalis) completely active. This results in no movement in the mid forehead, but overactivity in the outer aspects, hence causing a raised 'spocked' brow.
Spock brows happen when Botox is injected only at the central part of the upper forehead, leaving the sides untouched. When the central forehead is weakened and the outer sides remain active, it causes the central brow to drop and the outer brow to appear like it's lifted too high. The result: Spock brows.
Spocking is easy to fix. Simply place one unit of anti-wrinkle injection in the outer forehead to stop the area moving so much and this will reduce the spocking look. It takes about 5 days after correction of spocking to see the effect settle.
The “spock brow” can usually be avoided with proper placement of botulinum toxin. If it occurs, it can often be fixed by adding a small amount of additional botulinum treatment to the frontalis muscle just above the highest point of the brow arch.
Answer: Dysport
Spock brow after neuromodulator treatment (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) is easily fixable by using a small amount of product, anywhere from 1-3 units of Botox or 5-10 units of Dysport.
Getting a “Dr Spock” eyebrow, or an overly raised or arched eyebrow, is not an uncommon occurrence following anti-wrinkle injections to the forehead. It happens when the injections are not placed laterally enough.
When Botox is applied to problem areas around the eyebrows, the muscles relax and the skin on top of them becomes smoother. The muscles around the eyebrows are pulled upwards, elevating the eyebrows and making a patient's eyes appear more open.
When someone is receiving too much treatment with anti-wrinkle injections, the skin can become extremely smooth and the light bounces off in a uniform way. So, the skin appears shiny, which is why it can look 'frozen'.
Answer: Spock Eyes after Botox
Botox starts to take effect about 48 hours post injection, and it's ultimate result can take up to 2 weeks. In the event there's a Spock eyebrow on one or both sides, this can be easily corrected with a few touch up units of Botox to the lateral forehead muscles on the affected side(s).
A heavy brow can be adjusted by injecting the orbicular part of the orbicularis oculi muscle and by also avoiding injections at the levator palpebral muscle which can lead to lid droop. Understanding anatomy and vectors is important when trying to prevent or adjust a spock brow.
Many times, simply waiting two weeks will allow all of the muscles to be relaxed and the result will be perfect. If at two weeks your eyebrows are still peaked, a small amount of Botox (1-2 units per side) can be placed in the outer eyebrows. This will correct the peaked appearance.
Sometimes, we can help the eyebrow to lift by giving Botox to the muscle that pulls it down, Orbicularis Oculii. This is the same muscle that wraps around the eye to close it. Injecting it laterally in very specific points can help lift the eyebrow without affecting the movement of the eyelids.
Botox onset is 5 to 7 days. Botox peaks at 10 to 14 days.
The Frontalis is the muscle in your forehead which controls the raising of your eyebrows. After 2 weeks, if you still feel heaviness, try gentle eyebrow raising exercises and blinking your eyelids rapidly for 30 seconds. Do this 4 times daily for 2-4 days as it may help resolve the heaviness.
Don't lie down for at least 3 hours after receiving Botox. Don't go into any saunas, hot tubs, or tanning booths for at least 4 hours. This helps to prevent bruising, because heat can raise your blood pressure. Otherwise, you can resume your regular activities right after getting Botox.
Many people worry that if they stop getting BOTOX injections, their wrinkles will come back faster and worse than before. However, this is not the case. If you stop BOTOX injections, your wrinkles will slowly start to come back, but slower than if you had never used BOTOX to begin with.
Botulinum toxin injection makes the forehead appear bigger. Botox cosmetic procedure functions well at creating an extended forehead and brow lift because it calms the forehead muscle. The skin is no longer pulled down by the relaxed muscles.
Specifically, injections on the forehead or between the eyes may spread into the eyebrows and cause the brow to lower, causing a droopy eyelid. In most cases, droopy eyelid occurs between one and three weeks after treatment, and patients typically experience this adverse effect for just a few weeks. According to Dr.
Signs of a Bad Botox Injection
There are two signs you've had a bad Botox injection: Unusual results such as facial asymmetry (one side doesn't match the other), overarching eyebrows, a drooping eyelid, or not being able to move the forehead at all.
Unnatural Resting Face
Botox can also be incorrectly injected in a way that lowers the natural elevation of the cheeks, leading to the appearance of 'chipmunk cheeks'. Finally, the overuse of Botox around the mouth can result in temporary droopiness.
Botox may cause your eyebrows to look slightly uneven for as long as the treatment lasts. It's also possible that the “frozen” appearance of the muscle will slightly relax a couple of days or weeks after you first get the injections.
Too much Botox in the forehead muscles can cause the eyebrows to droop, making the upper eyelids look very heavy and hooded. The face may look angry or sad all the time. Too much Botox around the eyes can dramatically affect facial expression. The face is simply frozen.