08/06/2026
Most people know botulinum toxin for what it freezes. Fewer know what it can lift.
Your face has a constant tension between muscles that elevate and muscles that depress. By strategically relaxing the depressors, we restore balance — creating a natural, rested lift without a single incision.
Here is what that looks like at Arca:
The frown and brow — treating the corrugator muscles releases the downward pull between the brows, softening the frown and allowing the brow to sit higher and more openly.
Lateral brow lift — a precise dose into the lateral orbicularis oculi relaxes the muscle fibres pulling the tail of the brow down, giving a subtle but beautiful tip of brow lift that opens the outer eye area.
Tip of nose lift — injecting at the base of the nose relaxes the depressor nasi septi, releasing the downward tug on the nasal tip that becomes more pronounced with movement and age.
Jawline and platysma — along the jawline, botulinum toxin relaxes the platysmal bands that pull downward on the lower face, improving definition and contributing to a cleaner jaw contour.
Mentalis — relaxing the mentalis smooths chin dimpling, softens projection and creates the appearance of a longer, more elegant lower face.
Depressor anguli oris — treating the DAO releases the corners of the mouth from their downward pull, softening a sad or tired resting expression without changing the natural character of your face.
This is anatomy-led treatment. Every placement is intentional, every dose considered. The result is not a different face — it is your face, with gravity’s work quietly undone.
