Let’s Learn What the Procerus Muscle Is!🙍🏻

What is the procerus muscle?

Hello! This is Porena Clinic.

Today, we’ll take a look at the procerus muscle,

a muscle located between the eyebrows that affects frown lines!

I’ve never heard of that before!

Procerus muscle (비근근)

It is a facial muscle located above the nose, between the eyebrows. It mainly pulls the eyebrows downward and creates horizontal wrinkles between the eyebrows.

The horizontal wrinkles that appear between the eyes are caused by the procerus muscle,

and they are mainly associated with aging and are a major cause of frown lines.

It is one of the main reasons a person may look irritated.

Main causes of frown lines

1. Repeated use of facial expression muscles

Frown lines are mainly caused by overuse of the muscles around the eyebrows (such as the corrugator supercilii and procerus muscles).

As these muscles contract, the skin folds, and with repetition, the folds become fixed as wrinkles.

2. Aging

As we age, collagen and elastin fibers in the skin decrease,

and skin elasticity declines, making wrinkles more likely to form.

In addition, reduced subcutaneous fat and muscle degeneration also have an effect.

3. Habits

A habit of frowning, stress, and lack of sleep can

be factors that worsen frown lines.

If frown lines are severe, they can create an impression that you are angry,

so if you prefer a softer expression, we recommend taking care of them.

Skin-related issues are often caused not by a single factor, but by a combination of several factors.

Depending on which cause has the greatest influence, the appropriate improvement method may differ.

Treatments for frown lines

1. Botox

Botox is injected into the frown muscles to reduce muscle movement and soften wrinkles.

Changes usually appear within 2 to 7 days and last about 3 to 6 months.

2. Filler

Filler is injected into the frown line area to fill in sunken areas and smooth the wrinkles.

Changes are visible immediately after the procedure, but it takes 1 to 2 weeks to look natural,

and the duration depends on the type of filler.

3. Precautions

Frown lines can be caused by expression lines, aging-related wrinkles, habits, and more.

The appropriate procedure method varies depending on the cause and depth of the wrinkles.

*Other surgical methods

There is a surgery called frown line removal, which involves making an incision in the scalp above the hairline,

removing the frown muscles, and fixing the shape of the eyebrows or forehead.

When considering a surgical method, you must consult a board-certified plastic surgeon,

and non-surgical methods should also be discussed with a dermatologist.

Procerus Muscle Q&A

Then people with poor personalities and a tendency to get angry often

must have more frown lines, right?

There is a fair chance of that,

but it is difficult to give a definite answer!

However, because frequent frowning,

heavy use of the frown muscles, genetic factors, and various acquired factors

can all play different roles,

please don’t be too suspicious.. it could also be someone who has never gotten angry even once... haha

Some people have frown lines even at a young age,

and in some people of the same age group, the frown lines are more pronounced.

In the case of vertical frown lines caused by the procerus muscle,

they can make a person’s expression look sharper or more sensitive,

so many people inquire about procedures or care.

Spoiler for the next story

Did you know that this also exists on the face?

Of course, if you are interested in skin or the body, you probably know that it exists everywhere,

but there are also people who think it only exists on the body and not on the face!

So what will we talk about next time? If there are any terms or skin/body parts that you don’t know well,

please let us know in the comments!

If you learn the names in detail and then search for dermatology-related information or

have a consultation, it will be more effective and more convenient!

Now, Porena Clinic will continue to cheer you on for a healthy skin routine today as well!

If you have any questions about Hongdae Porena Clinic, please feel free to ask as always!

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