Show patients their result before they treat.
The vertical '11' lines between the eyebrows that appear when frowning or concentrating.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan #4103 • Upper Face
Recommended Protocol
Neuromodulators
Botox • For Glabellar Lines
Retinoids
At-home maintenance
Glabellar lines, or frown lines, are the vertical '11' wrinkles between the eyebrows caused by repeated frowning and squinting plus age-related elasticity loss. They're treated first-line with neuromodulators like Botox, Dysport, or Daxxify to relax the glabellar muscles, with filler added for deep lines etched at rest. Results appear in 3–7 days and last about 3–4 months.
Glabellar lines — also called frown lines or the '11s' — are the vertical or slightly angled wrinkles that form between the eyebrows, becoming most visible when frowning, squinting, or concentrating. With repeated muscle movement, aging, and loss of elasticity, these lines can become etched into the skin and make a person look tired, stressed, or angry even at rest.
Glabellar lines are one of the most-requested neuromodulator areas because patients dislike looking angry or worried at rest. The provider's goal is to relax the muscles enough to smooth the lines while keeping a natural, approachable expression. Showing the softened projected result on the patient's own photo reassures the patient they won't look frozen and turns the consult into a booked, repeatable treatment.
Glabellar Lines
Where it appears
Glabella
Facial area
Upper Face
Treatment paths
9
From in-clinic procedures to at-home regimens, Afters maps the full range of options — so patients can see what each one would do for them, on their own photo, before they commit.
Professional procedures performed by a provider to target the concern directly.
Branded injectables and medical products providers use for this concern.
Medical-grade products patients use between visits to maintain results.
The named injectables, products, and devices patients search for — each lets them preview the result before they commit.
The original and most recognized wrinkle-relaxing injectable, made from botulinum toxin type A.
View brandGalderma's botulinum toxin type A, known for fast onset and a slightly softer, more diffuse spread.
View brandMerz's 'naked' botulinum toxin — purified with no complexing proteins added.
View brandEvolus's 'Newtox' — a botulinum toxin type A built specifically for aesthetics.
View brandRevance's longer-lasting botulinum toxin, formulated with a peptide instead of human or animal proteins.
View brandHugel's botulinum toxin type A — the #1 selling toxin in South Korea, now FDA-approved in the US.
View brandPatients rarely come in for just one thing. Browse other concerns Afters can visualize.
Horizontal lines across the forehead from raising the eyebrows, aging, and sun exposure.
Explore treatmentsThe fine lines that fan out from the outer corners of the eyes when you smile or squint.
Explore treatmentsSmall, shallow wrinkles that show up first around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
Explore treatmentsCommon questions patients ask about glabellar lines — and what practices should be ready to answer.
Repeated contraction of the muscles that pull the brows together when frowning or concentrating, combined with aging and loss of skin elasticity, etches the vertical glabellar lines into the skin.
Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Daxxify) are first-line because they relax the muscles creating the lines. A small amount of filler can address deep lines that remain visible at rest.
Neuromodulator results typically last 3–4 months, with Daxxify lasting up to 6 months for some patients. Consistent treatment can soften the lines over time.
Injections feel like a quick pinch and take only a few minutes with no downtime, so most patients return to normal activity immediately.
Lines that are etched at rest may not disappear entirely with neuromodulators alone, but combining them with filler or resurfacing produces significant smoothing.
Afters simulates the outcome on a patient's own photo and builds a visual 12-month plan — so consults convert and average ticket climbs.