What should you know about frown lines between eyes?
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Short answer
Frown lines between the eyes are usually dynamic creases from facial expression that may deepen with sun exposure and ageing; protection, skincare, and tailored treatments can improve their appearance.
This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.
At a glance
- Typical term
- Glabellar lines
- Affected area
- Central skin between the eyes and brows
- Care basics
- Sun protection, moisturiser, and avoiding tanning
The short answer
Lines between the eyes often appear as the eyebrows draw together during concentration or squinting. Repeated movement can leave creases that remain when the face relaxes. The phrase can describe the same central brow area as glabellar lines, even when people use different words for it.
Why this area creases
The skin around the central brows is folded by small facial muscles. With time, sun exposure, dryness, and reduced skin elasticity can make those folds easier to see. A clinician will distinguish ordinary wrinkles from irritation, a rash, a lump, or a different skin lesion by looking at colour, surface, symptoms, and how the area changes with movement.
What may help
Use sunscreen on exposed facial skin, wear sunglasses in bright light, moisturise regularly, and avoid tanning. If the lines remain bothersome, a qualified clinician can explain whether botulinum toxin injection, which temporarily reduces selected muscle activity, is appropriate. Dermal fillers work differently and are not suitable for every crease or every person. A consultation should cover facial balance, movement, medical history, medicines, and aftercare before any procedure.
When to seek care
Have the area examined if lines are accompanied by persistent redness, scaling, pain, swelling, bleeding, crusting, or a spot that changes. Get urgent medical help for sudden facial weakness, marked swelling, or sudden vision changes. For a stable cosmetic concern, a routine appointment can help you compare non-procedure care with treatment options.
Useful questions
Ask whether the creases are mainly movement lines or a skin-surface problem, what result is realistic, how facial expression may change, what side effects can occur, and what to do if the result feels uneven. Confirm the practitioner’s qualifications and the follow-up plan.
Find care
General Clinics & Polyclinics in Dubai
That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Dubai.
The Court Residence, 39B Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Accepts: Tabby, Tamara
Elite Business Bay Residence - Shop 03 & 04, 34 Marasi Dr - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Tabby
Airport View Building, Al Garhoud, Dubai
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +25 more
IBIS Building, 5th Floor, Unit 5003, Deira, Dubai
Accepts: AXA, Cigna, MetLife, Allianz Care +18 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the UAE health regulators' public licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Questions people ask
Why do lines between my eyes show when I am not frowning?
Repeated muscle movement can gradually leave a crease in less elastic skin, so the line may remain visible while the face is relaxed.
Are injections the only option?
No. Sun protection, moisturiser, and reducing squinting support skin care; procedures can be discussed if the lines remain a concern.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.