CORRUGATOR MUSCLE LYSIS | FROWN LINES REDUCTION
What it is
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."
Patients who want to remove the frown lines between their eyebrows have two options: neuromodulators or surgery.
NEUROMODULATORS | TEMPORARY SOLUTION
Neuromodulators are injectables such as Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin. They temporarily weaken the muscle. Results last about three months for the average patient.
SURGERY | LONGER TERM SOLUTION
A more permanent solution is to surgically "disrupt" (cut and resect) the corrugator muscle. The surgical approach can either be done endoscopically (no scar) or as part of a conventional forehead lift or brow lift procedure. The endoscopic approach involves two small 1.5 cm incisions behind the hairline (no hair loss occurs). It’s important to know that this procedure usually works as well (but not better) than Botox and some patients experience partial return of muscle movement over time.
Still unsurE?
You’ll be helped by the BEST CORRUGATOR MUSCLE LYSIS | FROWN LINES REDUCTION SURGEON
Our facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Sirius K. Yoo, is double board-certified
He is one of a select number of surgeons in the nation to complete a prestigious fellowship at Stanford University. Dr. Yoo is widely considered the best rhinoplasty specialist for natural-looking results. Trained in the most advanced rhinoplasty techniques. Dr. Yoo is often consulted by other facial plastic surgeons and colleagues for the most difficult and challenging cases. His articles, published in national journals, are frequently cited and have advanced the science of rhinoplasty. Dr. Yoo performs both open and closed (external) rhinoplasty with the approach tailored to patient’s anatomy and desired goal.
Consultations are the best way to discuss your needs with Dr. Sirius K. Yoo, our double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Please call (858) 381-4801 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Yoo at our San Diego office.
