One of the first wrinkles that will appear on your face are frown lines. Yes, these dramatic vertical lines between your eyebrows can be caused by frowning. They can also be caused by sun exposure, stress, or even genetics.

One thing is certain, frown lines can make you seem frustrated or upset even when you’re in a good mood. Here’s how you can get rid of frown lines and enjoy smoother skin.
## What are Frown Lines?
Frown lines are wrinkles the appear between your eyebrows. You can see frown lines whenever your frown, scowl, or draw your eyebrows together. When you’re young, the skin between your brows stretches back when you stop frowning. But as you get older, the repeated expressions can start to leave a permanent mark.

Frown lines are also called 11s because of their characteristic shape. They may start appearing between your brows when you’re in your late 20s or early 30s. They can make you look irritated or upset even when your face has a neutral expression.
## What Causes Frown Lines?
The most common cause of facial wrinkles is muscle movement. The more you frown, scowl, or squint, the more your stretch the skin between your brows. Over time, this will cause permanent wrinkles or grooves on your face that don’t go away.

Another common cause of frown lines is sun exposure. If you spend a lot of time outside, make sure you wear sunscreen! Strong UV rays can damage the skin between your eyebrows. Sun causes collagen loss and prematurely ages the skin.

Finally, stress is a big contributor to frown lines. If you feel stressed and anxious, it probably shows on your face. You may not realize it, but you’re probably furrowing your brows or frowning in concentration. This speeds up wrinkling, and you’ll soon see frown lines appear on your face. Not only that, but stress also triggers the release of cortisol. This stress hormone can induce more rapid skin aging. 
## Treating Frown Lines
There are several ways you can soften frown lines and promote healthier skin:

Diet: Healthy skin starts with a healthy body. Prioritize eating a healthy diet and drinking lots of water. Getting all the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants you need can help you maintain your overall health as well as contribute to healthy and glowing skin.

Sleep: Beauty sleep is important. Getting at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night helps your skin repair damage, rebuild collagen, and even reduce age spots and wrinkles. Sleep also reduces cortisol levels, reduces inflammation, and builds up your immune system response to fight acne or allergic reactions. 

Moisturize: Never underestimate the power of a quality facial moisturizer. Hydrated skin appears more plump and makes your skin seem younger. It can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, including frown lines.
## Botox for Frown Lines
Using Botox to treat frown lines between the eyebrows can reduce the appearance of these grooves or wrinkles. You can reduce the look of anger or tension and enjoy more youthful-looking skin. Botox will relax the muscles between your eyebrows, so these muscles won’t draw together in a scowl. This keeps your skin from stretching or wrinkling, giving you smoother skin.

Book a consultation with one of our doctors to find out more about Botox for frown lines, and how you can get younger looking skin in under 10 minutes.

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