Frown lines. Technically known as glabellar lines, frown lines are those little lines between the brows and above the bridge of the nose, even though it sounds like they are the lines around the mouth. And yup, they happen. Just because you are starting to see them, have had them for a while or are worried about getting them doesn’t mean you’re stuck with them. I, Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co, am here to help you understand where frown lines come from and how to get rid of them. 

Why Frown Lines Are No Fun

Hate frown lines? You aren’t alone. They have a way of making you look grumpy, which can make you come across as a way that may be completely different from how you really are. It can even make you feel grumpy because it takes away from the self-confidence you should be wearing. 

Why Frown Lines Happen

Frown lines don’t happen because of frowning too much. That’s an old wives tale. So why they are called frown lines? It’s not because you frown so much. It’s because they resemble a frown. What causes them, however, is just part of the normal aging process. It can be from sun damage, genetics, sagging skin—there are many contributing factors. Some you have control over include: 

Smoking: Yup, it’s not great for the skin in general. Tobacco, when inhaled, narrows blood vessels, which can make skin wrinkle.

Sun: If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times. Wear sunscreen. Not wearing sunscreen allows ultraviolet rays to break down the skin’s elastin and collagen. Wearing sunscreen, even when you don’t plan to be in the sun, helps prevent skin from loosening and sagging. 

How to Stop the Appearance of Frown Lines

Collagen masks, facial massages and exercises and chemical peels are all a great way to ward off frown lines, but the very best way to treat them is with Botox. Because these lines, which are sometimes called 11s, are considered dynamic wrinkles, Botox is the best way to fix them. If Botox is something you are considering, or if you want a solution for your frown lines, consider booking an appointment with me, Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co. Prices and the number of syringes can all be discussed at your consultation. Schedule a consultation with me by calling 305-393-2311 or reaching me here online. I’m also happy to answer any questions you may have via DM on Instagram at smithand_co.