Botox in NE Portland: Smooth Your Frown with Dr. Heather Friedman
Hello dear readers,
I hope you’ve been soaking up these long, golden summer evenings with people you love (and hopefully with plenty of SPF). I’ve been doing something unusual for myself lately: I deleted Instagram from my phone. Radical, I know. Instead of watching endless streams of injection videos (my guilty pleasure), I’ve replaced my scrolling habit with Pulitzer Prize–winning books and a Patreon subscription. I call this “replacing reels with real learning.” Through that, I stumbled upon some aesthetic-focused textbooks—the old-school kind you actually hold—and they’ve reignited my excitement for digging into the nerdy details of facial anatomy.
So, welcome to a new series: Anatomy Made Fun (and Useful!). Today, we’re talking about a small but mighty muscle group that gets more attention in my office than almost any other: the glabellar complex. Translation: the frown muscles between your eyebrows, aka the birthplace of your “elevens.”
Why These Muscles Matter
If you’ve ever been told you look tired, upset, or intimidating—when in fact you’re just standing in line at New Seasons debating oat milk versus almond—it’s probably your glabellar muscles at work. Collectively, these muscles pull your brows down and in, giving you that scowly look. Some people call it RBF (“resting bitch face”). I call it “accidental intensity.”
Here’s the breakdown:
Procerus – The middle brow bully. It pulls the center of your eyebrows down, adding an air of anger or sternness. Relaxing it with Botox gives a subtle brow lift and even reduces nostril flaring.
Corrugator supercilii – The main culprit behind the “elevens.” It yanks your brows toward each other, deepening those vertical lines.
Depressor supercilii – The sneaky one. This little guy helps drag the brows down and can be responsible for that horizontal wrinkle at the bridge of your nose (the one you didn’t even know Botox could fix—until now).
When we target all three, magic happens: smoother lines, lifted brows, and a friendlier, more approachable version of you—without changing who you are.
Why Treating This Area with Botox in Portland is a Game-Changer
For such a tiny tweak, the results are major.
Your eyes open up with a subtle brow lift.
The frown lines soften (bye-bye “elevens”).
The bridge of your nose looks smoother.
And most importantly: you stop looking like you’re mad at your barista for misspelling your name.
In short, you come across as more relaxed, approachable, and—dare I say—nicer. This is why so many people in NE Portland seek out Botox treatments with me—it’s quick, subtle, and the results make a noticeable difference in how you look and feel.
Botox with Dr. Heather Friedman in NE Portland
I’ve always believed that Botox isn’t about freezing your face; it’s about freeing your face—freeing you from looking unintentionally angry, stressed, or exhausted. If you’ve been curious about trying Botox, the glabellar region is the perfect place to start. It’s quick, effective, and the difference is striking.
As a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist specializing in aesthetic medicine here in NE Portland, I bring both precision and artistry to every Botox treatment. My goal is always natural results that align with your unique features and help you feel like your best self.
Ready to Smooth Your Frown?
If you’d like to retire your resting frown and step into a softer, friendlier version of yourself, now’s a great time to book an appointment. Come visit me at Heal House in NE Portland for your Botox treatment and experience firsthand how a small change can lift not just your brows, but your whole mood.
📍 Dr. Heather Friedman, ND, LAc – Botox in NE Portland
💻 Book online at drheatherfriedman.com