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How to get rid of a wrinkle between the brows

Where Wrinkles is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline
Illustration: Where Wrinkles is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline

Short answer

A wrinkle between the brows may reflect repeated muscle movement, sun-related skin change, or reduced skin support, and treatment depends on its depth and cause.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Common location
The central area between the eyebrows
Main contributors
Muscle movement, ultraviolet exposure, and skin support changes
Assessment goal
Separate a cosmetic crease from another skin change

What the line can indicate

The vertical lines between the eyebrows are often called frown lines or glabellar lines. Repeated squinting or frowning can make a movement-related crease appear more often, while ultraviolet exposure and natural changes in collagen and skin elasticity can make it remain visible at rest. A sudden line with redness, scaling, pain, swelling, or a changing pigmented spot is not typical of an ordinary wrinkle and deserves separate assessment. Crow's Feet affect the outer eye area, not the central brow region.

Ways to soften the appearance

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen, sunglasses, and a moisturiser to limit ongoing environmental stress and dryness. A clinician may discuss Botox when muscle activity is the main contributor; it temporarily reduces targeted movement and requires precise placement. Dermal Fillers may be considered for selected structural depressions, but the area between the brows is delicate and needs an experienced medical injector. Results, suitability, and aftercare vary, and neither option should be treated as a do-it-yourself procedure.

When to seek care

Arrange a dermatology review if the crease changes quickly, becomes painful or swollen, or is accompanied by persistent scaling, bleeding, weakness, vision symptoms, or a new rash. Seek urgent care for facial swelling with trouble breathing or a sudden neurological change. For a gradual cosmetic concern, an in-person assessment can distinguish movement lines from Sun-Damaged Skin or another condition.

Questions for your doctor

Ask whether the line is dynamic, etched into resting skin, or related to another skin change; which treatment fits that pattern; and what risks apply to your anatomy. Ask about injector credentials, expected recovery, warning signs, and alternatives if you prefer a non-injectable plan.

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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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 DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Can skincare erase a deep brow wrinkle?

Skincare can support hydration and sun protection, but a deeply etched line may need a clinician to discuss additional options.

Is Botox suitable for every line between the brows?

No. It is mainly considered when muscle movement contributes, and an assessment is needed to judge suitability and safe placement.

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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.