TL;DR:
- Lion’s wrinkle appears vertically between the eyebrows, typically around age 30, caused by facial expressions, collagen loss, stress, genetics, and dry skin.
- Home remedies: Use masks (e.g., olive oil, cucumber, yogurt), anti-wrinkle creams with vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid, or collagen, and perform facial yoga and massages to improve circulation and nutrient absorption.
- Aesthetic treatments:
- Botox weakens muscle contractions; effects last ~6 months.
- Hyaluronic acid stimulates collagen production; effects last ~18 months.
- Fractional laser enhances skin regeneration; results can last years.
- Costs range from 200-1,800 zlotys, depending on the procedure.
- Prevention includes sunscreen, skincare, and avoiding smoking. Permanent removal is not possible, but regular care and treatments help significantly reduce wrinkles.
Wrinkles are a natural consequence of aging skin. However, visible wrinkles not only age you, but also change the expression and appearance of your face. Such wrinkles especially include the lion's wrinkle. It is very characteristic and occurs between the eyebrow arches making the face take on a worried and angry expression. Therefore, it is worth knowing how the lion's wrinkle is formed and how to effectively reduce it.
Where does the lion's wrinkle come from?
Usually lion's wrinkle appears in people around the age of 30. However, this is not a rule, and some people may notice its appearance earlier or much later. The lion's wrinkle is characterized by the fact that it occurs vertically between one eyebrow and the other. It is formed as a result of intense facial expressions and, like all other wrinkles – under the influence of loss of firmness and elasticity of the skin associated with the reduced amount of collagen produced by the body. As a result of frequent repetitive facial movements, one or more vertical depressions are formed. Most often, the lion's wrinkle, also known as the lion's furrow, appears in people with extremely expressive facial expressions and those under constant stress and tension.
What else contributes to the formation and deepening of the lion's wrinkle?
Facial muscles are responsible for expressing many emotions. They work at a frequency of up to 15,000 times a day, alternately contracting and contracting. In most cases, the display of emotions is not controlled, so the characteristic facial wrinkles will appear. Particularly in people who are very expressive and often react nervously to everyday situations, the lion's wrinkle will appear more quickly and be more prominent with age. In addition, the cause of the appearance of the lion's wrinkle may be genetic. In some people, nasolabial folds are visible from a young age. Moreover, the structure of facial muscles also contributes to the appearance of visible lion's wrinkle at a young age. Another reason that causes a vertical furrow to appear on the forehead is the problem of dry facial skin. People with dry skin are much more likely to see the appearance of wrinkles. All because ** dry skin releases moisture quickly and has less elasticity.** Of course, as we age, the amount of collagen produced by the skin decreases, making the skin less firm and tight. That's why wrinkles appear under the passage of time.
Home ways to get rid of lion's wrinkle.
The Lion's wrinkle is the bane of many people, as it can completely change the expression of the face, and in an unfavorable way. For this reason, reducing it is the only way to get rid of the menacing as well as harsh facial expression. It's worth supporting with home care to reduce the appearance of lion's furrow. One way is masks prepared from products found in every home. An example is a mask made from olive oil, cucumber, yogurt or buttermilk and rice. For homemade masks, it is advisable to choose products that have moisturizing and firming properties, and in the case of vegetables, choose those from organic plantations. The basis of home care aimed at reducing lion's wrinkle is the regular use of anti-wrinkle creams. It is worth choosing those that have vitamin C, retinol and, above all, hyaluronic acid in their composition. In addition, a good anti-wrinkle cream contains collagen, seaweed extracts or other moisturizers. The right ingredients in the cream will smooth the surface of wrinkles, firm the skin and restore proper cell function. In addition to cosmetics in the fight against lion's wrinkle turns out to be helpful facial yoga. These are facial muscle exercises and massages that improve circulation, activating muscles, making them stronger and allowing more oxygen and nutrients in the skin cells. It is a good idea to perform a proper massage every day while applying anti-wrinkle cream. This will further ensure that the nutrients in the cream are properly absorbed and more effective.
Aesthetic medicine
Home methods to get rid of lion's wrinkle will bring results for the early stage of the emerging wrinkle. However, they will never eliminate it 100%. Better results can be achieved by using professional aesthetic medicine treatments. The most popular treatment is filling wrinkles with botox and hyaluronic acid. Botox, or botulinum toxin, causes muscle contractions to weaken, so that the skin on the forehead will not tighten as much and contribute to the deepening of the vertical wrinkle.
Hyaluronic acid injected under the skin, on the other hand, will stimulate the skin to produce collagen on its own. This, in turn, helps to improve the firmness and elasticity of the skin. The wrinkle reduction effect of Botox injection lasts up to 6 months, and up to 18 months for hyaluronic acid. Botox lion's wrinkle reduction Another way to get rid of lion's wrinkle is to use fractional laser. The rays emitted by the laser lead to controlled micro-damage, which in turn helps stimulate the skin's regenerative processes and makes cells multiply. The newly formed cells fill in the wrinkle making it less visible. The smoothing effect obtained during fractional laser treatment can last up to several years. Fractional laser lion's wrinkle removal The method of lion's wrinkle removal should be selected based on patient interview and skin condition assessment. Depending on age and the depth and amount of the lion's wrinkle, the doctor will select the method that will be most effective for the person. All the procedures described above are not painful. They are performed once or in several sessions following each other in a timely manner.
How to get rid of lion's wrinkle permanently?
Lion's wrinkle is a problem that is difficult to get rid of once and for all. It is difficult to give a single, effective way how to get rid of a lion's wrinkle. However, it can be significantly reduced just with the help of aesthetic medicine and daily care. It is also important to prevent the formation of new wrinkles by taking care of healthy skin, using sunscreen and avoiding harmful habits, especially smoking. Laser or Botox do not produce permanent results, but if repeated, you can enjoy a younger, more relaxed facial appearance.
Conclusion
Lion’s wrinkles can change your face in ways you might not love. We’ve explored why they form—from facial expressions to collagen loss—and shared both home treatments and professional options like Botox, hyaluronic acid, and lasers. While permanent removal isn’t realistic, consistent care and treatments can greatly reduce their appearance. Protect your skin, stay proactive, and choose the intervention that fits your needs.
