Lines Between the Brows

Perhaps the most common medical cosmetic treatment, and indeed the most effective immediate improvement to facial appearance, is the removal of brow and forehead lines. Botox® and dermal fillers are commonly used effectively in these areas. If there are deep frown lines then Botox® is probaby the best way to go. If the lines are finer, then Restylane can be used to smooth out the wrinkles.

A Combination of Restylane and Botox®

A Canadian study suggests that combination treatment with RESTYLANE and Botox® is more effective than either product on its own for correcting glabellar lines (lines between the eyebrows). The study comprised 38 women with moderate to severe glabellar lines who were randomised to receive RESTYLANE alone or Botox® plus RESTYLANE.

The combination of RESTYLANE and Botox® proved significantly more effective than RESTYLANE alone over a 28-week follow-up period. The study also revealed that injection-related pain was rated as lower when RESTYLANE was injected after Botox®, suggesting that Botox® has some analgesic effect. (Carruthers, A. New evidence of hyaluronic acid (NASHA) as a dermal filler. 11th congress of the EADV, Prague, Czech Republic; 4 Oct 2002)