Frown Lines (11’s Elevens / Glabella)

About Frown Lines (11s)

Frown lines - the vertical creases that form between your eyebrows - are one of the most emotionally impactful areas on the face. Also called 11s, elevens, or glabella lines, they're created by two muscles that pull your brows together: the corrugator supercilii and the procerus. Every frown, squint, and concentrated expression activates these muscles, and over time, the lines they create become etched into the skin even at rest.

The reason frown lines bother people so much isn't purely cosmetic - it's expressive. Deep 11s make you look angry, stressed, or tired when you're none of those things. Colleagues, friends, and strangers read your face before they hear your words, and prominent frown lines send the wrong signal. This is the most common reason patients at our Torrance clinic seek treatment for the glabella: not vanity, but accuracy - they want their face to reflect how they actually feel.

At HoneMD, we treat frown lines with precisely placed neurotoxin - Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau - to relax the corrugator and procerus muscles, smoothing the vertical lines between your brows while preserving natural expression. You'll still be able to frown if you want to. You just won't look like you're frowning when you're not.

Who This Treatment Is For

• You see vertical lines between your eyebrows even when your face is relaxed
• People ask if you're upset or tired when you feel perfectly fine
• You notice a deep crease or two "11" lines forming between your brows that won't go away
• You want to prevent frown lines from deepening before they become permanently etched
• You're already getting forehead or crow's feet treatment and want to complete the upper face

Frown lines treatment is the second most requested neurotoxin procedure at our Torrance clinic (after forehead lines) - and for most patients, the two are treated together in the same visit. The corrugator and frontalis muscles interact closely, and treating one without the other can create imbalance.

Why the Glabella Requires Expert Placement

The space between your eyebrows is one of the most anatomically dense areas for neurotoxin injection. The corrugator sits directly over the supraorbital nerve, and the procerus anchors to the bridge of the nose. Over-treating the corrugator can flatten the brow medially (making the inner brow drop). Under-treating leaves the lines visible. Placing product too laterally affects the frontalis and can cause the outer brow to over-elevate, creating a "Spock brow" - one of the most recognizable signs of bad Botox.

Our NP injectors treat the glabella multiple times every day and understand the anatomy at a level that prevents these outcomes. They assess the strength of your corrugator (some patients have extremely strong frown muscles that need higher doses), the position of your brows at rest, and how the glabella interacts with the forehead above and the nose below - before placing a single unit.

Why Patients in the South Bay Choose HoneMD

HoneMD is Torrance's only injectables-focused med spa. We don't offer lasers, facials, or body contouring - every training hour and every protocol is dedicated to perfecting neurotoxin and filler treatments. For frown lines specifically, that focus means our NP injectors have the hands-on volume to handle every variation of corrugator strength and brow anatomy - from the patient who needs 10 units of gentle softening to the patient whose 11s require 25+ units to relax.

We also know when frown lines need more than neurotoxin. For deeply etched static lines that remain visible even after the muscle is fully relaxed, a small amount of filler placed directly into the crease can smooth what neurotoxin alone cannot. Your injector will tell you honestly during your free consultation whether tox alone will do the job or whether a combination approach would produce a significantly better result.

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Frown Lines Treatment in the South Bay

Our Torrance clinic is located at 23451 Madison St, Suite 190, Torrance, CA 90505 - a short drive from Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Lawndale, Gardena, and Carson. Same-day and next-day appointments are frequently available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are 11 lines (frown lines)?

11 lines - also called frown lines, glabella lines, or elevens - are the vertical wrinkles that form between your eyebrows. They're caused by the corrugator supercilii and procerus muscles contracting when you frown, squint, or concentrate. Over time, these lines can become visible even when your face is completely relaxed.

How much does frown lines Botox cost in Torrance?

At HoneMD, frown lines treatment starts at $199 for new patients. Most patients need 15–25 units for the glabella. Most patients combine frown lines with forehead treatment in the same visit - a combined treatment typically uses 25–45 units total. Pricing is always confirmed before treatment begins.

How many units of Botox do frown lines need?

Most patients need 15–25 units for the glabella area. The FDA-approved dose for glabellar lines is 20 units of Botox (or 50 units of Dysport). However, patients with very strong corrugator muscles may need more, and patients seeking subtle softening may need less. Your NP injector assesses your specific muscle strength during your free consultation.

Why do my frown lines make me look angry?

The corrugator muscle is the primary "anger" muscle on the face. When it contracts, it pulls the brows together and creates a furrowed, tense expression. If your corrugator has been overactive for years, the resulting 11 lines become etched at rest - meaning your face shows a frown even when you're relaxed or happy. Neurotoxin treatment relaxes this muscle so your resting expression matches your actual mood.

Should I treat frown lines alone or with other areas?

We almost always recommend treating frown lines alongside forehead lines at minimum. Here's why: the corrugator (frown muscle) and frontalis (forehead muscle) work in opposition - one pulls the brows down, the other lifts them up. Treating only the frown lines can cause the frontalis to over-compensate, deepening forehead lines. Treating both areas together maintains the natural balance of the upper face. Adding crow's feet and optional bunny lines completes the full upper face plan.

Can frown lines be treated with filler instead of Botox?

In most cases, neurotoxin is the first-line treatment because frown lines are caused by muscle movement - and tox addresses the cause. However, if you have deeply etched static lines that remain visible even after the corrugator is fully relaxed with tox, a small amount of hyaluronic acid filler placed directly into the crease can smooth the line. Your injector will assess whether you need tox only, or a tox + filler combination, during your consultation.

How long do frown lines results last?

Results typically last 3–4 months. The glabella is one of the areas where patients often see the longest-lasting results because the corrugator is a relatively small muscle. With consistent treatment every 3–4 months, the muscle gradually weakens and many patients can extend their interval to 4–5 months over time.

Will treating frown lines affect my eyebrows?

When done correctly, frown lines treatment should have minimal effect on your brows — you may notice a very subtle lift in the inner brow area as the corrugator relaxes, which most patients find beneficial (it opens the eye area slightly). The risk of unwanted brow changes comes from improper placement or dosing, which is why this area requires an experienced injector who understands the interplay between the corrugator, frontalis, and orbicularis muscles.

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