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What should you know about wrinkles 11 lines?

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

The vertical wrinkles called 11 lines commonly deepen when you repeatedly frown, and treatment depends on movement, skin texture and your goals.

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

At a glance

Typical location
Between the eyebrows, above the nose.
Main driver
Repeated frowning muscle movement.
Care focus
Sun protection, skin care and tailored procedures.

Why 11 lines form

These lines sit between the eyebrows and may be visible only during frowning at first. Repeated contraction of the glabellar muscles can make them persist at rest. Sun exposure, reduced skin elasticity, smoking and normal ageing can add to etched texture. They are a facial appearance concern, not a diagnosis of illness. Crow's Feet and other wrinkles can develop through related movement and environmental factors.

Botox reduces selected muscle activity, while Dermal Fillers add volume in carefully chosen areas. Neither option is suitable for everyone, and the skin, muscle pattern and nearby anatomy must be assessed first.

Ways to manage the lines

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen, protective clothing and a moisturiser suited to your skin. Avoid smoking and discuss a retinoid or other topical plan with a qualified clinician, especially if you have sensitive skin. A consultation should cover expression patterns, previous injections, medicines and desired change. Do not massage or inject the area yourself.

When assessment matters

Arrange a medical review if a mark between the eyebrows is new and rapidly changing, crusting, bleeding, persistently sore or different from surrounding skin. Seek urgent care for sudden facial weakness, vision changes, severe headache or swelling after an injection.

Questions to ask

Ask whether muscle movement or surface texture is the main contributor, which option fits your anatomy, how long effects may last, and how complications would be managed.

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

Are 11 lines caused only by ageing?

No. Expression habits, sun exposure, smoking and individual skin elasticity can all influence their appearance.

Can skincare soften deep 11 lines?

It may improve hydration and texture, but established movement-related lines may need a procedure for a larger change.

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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.