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How to stop frown lines between the eyebrows

How the structures involved in Frown Lines differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in Frown Lines differ from normal

Short answer

To soften frown lines between the eyebrows, protect the area from ultraviolet light, limit habitual squinting, moisturise, and seek an individual treatment assessment.

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

At a glance

Also called
Glabellar lines or elevens
Typical trigger
Bringing the eyebrows together
First-line habit
Sun protection and less squinting

Why the crease appears

The glabellar area moves when you bring the eyebrows together. Repeated contraction can create temporary lines that later remain visible at rest. Sun exposure can reduce skin resilience, while dryness makes surface creasing easier to see. A crease between the eyebrows is usually a facial-expression line, not evidence of a psychological problem or a dangerous illness.

Practical options

Apply sunscreen to the forehead and between the brows, use sunglasses outdoors, and keep skincare gentle. If you squint because of uncorrected vision, an eye examination may help. Botox is commonly discussed for lines driven mainly by muscle movement. Dermal fillers may be considered in selected cases involving a deeper static groove, but the area needs careful assessment because anatomy and risk vary. Do not inject products bought online or rely on untrained providers.

When to seek care

Get urgent medical help for sudden facial drooping, weakness, numbness, speech difficulty, severe headache, or new vision loss. Have a clinician examine a painful lump, marked redness, swelling, or a rapidly changing mark near the brow. Lines that develop gradually without other symptoms can be discussed during a routine cosmetic consultation.

Questions for your doctor

Ask whether muscle relaxation alone is appropriate, how your eyebrow movement may change, whether a filler is suitable for the groove, what side effects require review, and how the treatment plan will be adjusted if your expression feels different.

Find care

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.

City

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

Why are the lines visible when I am relaxed?

Repeated movement and gradual changes in skin support can leave a crease that remains visible after the muscles stop contracting.

Can I treat the area myself?

Gentle skincare and sun protection are reasonable self-care, but injections should be planned and performed by a qualified clinician.

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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.