Migraine – Botox – And Funny Eyebrows
Have you ever wondered why some people who have had Botox (botulinum toxin A) treatment have strange looking eyebrows?
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It’s called the Mephisto Sign, or perhaps Mr. Spock Eyebrows. Basically, one or both eyebrows arch, making the patient look – surprised, all the time. And they probably are.
This is a possible problem for migraine patients when they receive injections in the forehead. What happens is, the frontalis muscle of the forehead becomes hyperactive, causing the eyebrows to arch. You can see an example of the Mephisto sign from Botox here.
Fortunately, even if this happens it can usually be fixed. Another injection to the lateral-most point (the outer part) of the frontalis muscles should fix the problem, although you may still be waiting a few days.
Although a pretty minor problem compared to chronic migraine pain, the Mephisto sign can be a pretty annoying problem, as well as a dead giveaway that someone has had Botox treatment, for whatever reason.
It’s just another reminder that you need to make sure you’re going to a specialist experienced in Botox (or Dysport or Xeomin) migraine treatment. Make sure they keep a careful record of exactly where you have been injected each time. And do return to them if you have any problems with your treatment, including eyebrows that won’t behave.
Here’s some more information about How to be Safe with Botox (10 tips).
6 November 2013 @ 10:34 am
Adding insult to injury… Mr. Spock eyebrows.
6 November 2013 @ 2:19 pm
My eyebrows r fine and botox fab lol. Had my 3rd lot Monday
6 November 2013 @ 6:05 pm
I like the eyebrows!
6 November 2013 @ 10:05 pm
LOL, that is so true!!! Still, it’s worth it!
9 November 2013 @ 1:00 pm
You did always like Spock. Will your eyebrows be a calling card like the University of Phoenix’s red socks?
16 June 2014 @ 11:56 am
Your Dr. Can put a little Botox in the muscle above eyebrows to do away withSpock brow.