Resting Bitch Face: How to Treat and Prevent Frowning Expressions at Med 44 Arcadia
At Med 44 Arcadia, we understand that many people struggle with the appearance of an RBF ("Resting Bitch Face"), a naturally serious or frowning expression. Even if you might be feeling your best, this expression can make you look tired and aged. At Med 44 Arcadia, we offer a wide range of treatments to address these unwanted frown lines to help you achieve a more calm, relaxed, and youthful appearance.
What Are These Lines That Cause Me to Have an RBF?
There are many different forms of wrinkles/fine lines that can cause you to have a continual unfriendly expression.
Frown Lines or 11 Lines: Frown lines, commonly known as "11 lines," are the vertical wrinkles that develop between your eyebrows. This is normally caused due to repeated frowning or concentrating, giving you a continual stressed appearance. Our neurotoxin injections effectively relax the muscles in this area, smoothing out the lines and giving you a more natural, calming look.
Horizontal Forehead Lines: Horizontal lines across the forehead often form by talking, yawning, laughing, or making expressions. With age, these lines can become more and more noticeable. Our trained clinicians administer neurotoxins that target the muscles responsible for these lines, creating a smoother and more youthful looking forehead.
Crow’s Feet: Crow’s feet are the fine lines that appear around the outer corners of the eyes. This is caused by a loss of elasticity in the skin by smiling and squinting. Neurotoxins are particularly effective in this area, helping to relax the muscles and diminish the appearance of these lines, giving you a refreshed and awake look.
Smoker's Lines: Smoker lines are vertical lines around the lips and can affect anyone, despite its name. These lines develop from repetitive movements, such as pursing the lips. At Med 44 Arcadia, we offer neurotoxin treatments, laser and energy treatments, and dermal fillers to plump and smooth the lines around the upper lip.
Smile Lines: Smile lines, or nasolabial folds, are caused by a loss in collagen and elastin in the skin. While they reflect joy, they can also contribute to a sagging appearance as we age. Our providers use neurotoxins, laser therapies, and dermal fillers to soften these lines.
Skincare Products to Enhance Your Neurotoxin Results
To keep the results of your neurotoxin treatments long lasting, patients should incorporate the following skincare products:
- Hyaluronic Acid Serums: These hydrate and plump the skin, enhancing overall appearance and smoothing fine lines.
- Retinoids: Promote cell turnover and collagen production, maintaining skin elasticity and firmness.
- Antioxidant Serums: Products containing Vitamin C protect against environmental damage and support skin barrier health.
- Sunscreen: Daily sun protection is crucial to prevent additional skin damage and premature aging.
How Often Should You Schedule and Repeat Treatments?
How often a patient should come in to repeat treatments varies from patient to patient depending on the individual's needs and the products being used. Typically, neurotoxin treatments should be repeated every three to six months to maintain optimal results to keep the skin youthful and rejuvenated.
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