Frown Lines (The 11s)
The two lines between your brows.
You catch them in selfies, in the rear-view mirror, in that one unflattering Zoom angle. Two little vertical lines right between your brows that make you look tense or tired even when you feel fine. You're so not alone, these are some of the most common lines we treat, and a gentle neuromodulator can soften them for most people. No pressure, just real talk about your options.
Frown Lines (The 11s)
The two lines between your brows.
You catch them in selfies, in the rear-view mirror, in that one unflattering Zoom angle. Two little vertical lines right between your brows that make you look tense or tired even when you feel fine. You're so not alone, these are some of the most common lines we treat, and a gentle neuromodulator can soften them for most people. No pressure, just real talk about your options.
CONCERN & CAUSES
Why the 11s Show Up
Every time you frown, squint, or concentrate, the muscles between your brows pull inward. Do that thousands of times a year and the skin on top starts to hold a crease, even when your face is relaxed. Here's what's usually going on underneath.
01
Repeated Frowning
The glabellar muscles between your brows fire every time you focus, squint, or react. Over years that constant pull etches lines into the skin, which is why the 11s often deepen with age for most people.
02
Sun & Squinting
Bright light makes you scrunch up between the brows without even noticing. Add years of sun exposure breaking down collagen, and the lines set in faster. Daily SPF and good sunglasses genuinely help.
03
Collagen Slowing Down
As we get older the skin makes less collagen and elastin, so it doesn't bounce back the way it used to. Creases that once smoothed out on their own start to stick around between the brows.
04
Static vs Dynamic Lines
Dynamic lines only appear when you move, while static lines stay put at rest. Neuromodulators work best on dynamic lines and can soften early static ones too, so timing matters and we'll talk you through it honestly.
Treatment Benefits
Gentle options for softening the 11s
Frown lines respond really well to neuromodulators for most people. Your provider checks how your glabellar muscles move first, then maps the right placement and dose so you look softened and rested, never frozen. No pressure, just a real plan that fits your face.
Frown Lines (The 11s) Treatment
A focused neuromodulator treatment for the vertical glabellar lines between the brows, dosed to your muscle movement.
Great for anyone bothered by frown lines that show when you concentrate or frown, and early static lines for many people.
The neuromodulator gently relaxes the muscles that crease the skin, so the 11s can soften and look smoother at rest over a couple of weeks.
A quick visit with a few tiny injections. Results typically settle in around two weeks and last a few months, and results vary person to person.
Botox
A neuromodulator that temporarily relaxes the muscles responsible for dynamic expression lines, including the frown lines between the brows.
For anyone wanting to soften the 11s, often alongside forehead lines or crow's feet for a balanced, natural result.
By easing the muscle pull, the skin between your brows gets a chance to smooth out, which can make you look more rested for most people.
A short appointment with minimal downtime. Effects build over about two weeks and wear off gradually, so we space top-ups to keep things looking natural.
How to protect your results after treatment
Neuromodulators take a couple of weeks to fully settle, and a few simple habits help your results look their best and last as long as they can. Nothing complicated, just gentle care for the area while it does its thing.
Skip the Rubbing
For the first day, try not to rub or massage between your brows. Keeping the area still helps the neuromodulator settle exactly where your provider placed it.
Stay Upright Early On
For the first few hours, stay upright and skip lying down flat, hot yoga, or vigorous workouts. It's a small thing that helps everything settle nicely for most people.
Protect Daily
Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day keeps the skin between your brows from breaking down collagen in the sun. Good sunglasses cut down on squinting too.
Hydrate the Barrier
A strong, hydrated barrier keeps your skin looking smooth and healthy between visits. Layer a hyaluronic acid serum under your moisturiser to keep things resilient.
Stay Consistent
Results wear off gradually, so spacing your top-ups before the lines come all the way back keeps them softer over time for many people. We'll help you plan the timing.
Recommended Skincare
Medical-Grade Skin Protocol
Ask our team about a simple medical-grade routine (a retinol plus daily SPF) that supports collagen and keeps the skin between your brows healthy, helping your results look their best between visits.
Who provides your care
Nurse Practitioner-led care you can trust
Your plan is guided by Jennifer Holman, NP, our owner and a Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years in medicine, a Key Opinion Leader for Galderma and Xcite Technologies, and Chair of APANS. You may also be cared for by our aesthetic nurse injector Lia Harding, RN, or our Medical Aesthetician Natasha Grbesa. We assess your skin and full health history first, talk through whether a treatment is right for you, including anyone who should wait such as during pregnancy or with an active skin infection, and only recommend what genuinely suits you. All care follows Ontario's medical oversight rules.
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A plan built around your face, not a template.
Same-week consultations. No referral required. Our team walks you through what they see, and what they'd actually recommend.
FAQ
Common questions about
frown line treatment
Yep, that's the goal. We aim for softened, not frozen. Your provider doses to your muscle movement so your 11s relax while you still look like you. If you prefer an even lighter result, just tell us and we'll adjust.
For most people a neuromodulator for the 11s lasts a few months before it gradually wears off, and results vary from person to person. We'll help you plan top-ups so the area stays soft rather than letting the lines come all the way back.
Results aren't instant. The neuromodulator takes effect over a few days and usually settles fully by around two weeks. We'll check in at that point to make sure you're happy with how things look.
Honestly, barely. We're talking a few tiny pinches in a small area. Most of our Beauty Club fam say it's way easier than they built it up in their head, and our team takes their time to keep you comfy the whole way through.
Often yes, and a lot of people like treating the upper face together for a balanced result. Your provider assesses how all those muscles move first, then recommends what makes sense for your face. No pressure to add anything.
Most people head right back to their day. You might notice tiny bumps or a little redness at the injection points that settle quickly. We'll walk you through the simple aftercare so you know exactly what to expect.