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Mabrie Facial Institute
166 Geary Street
Floor 1300
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 445-9513
Text/SMS: (866) 618-9459
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
A smooth, convex forehead with gently elevated brows communicates health and youthfulness—and who doesn’t love that?
At Mabrie Facial Institute, we have mastered the art and science of using neuromodulators and fillers to:
- Reduce forehead wrinkles and frown lines
- Reshape forehead indentations
- Raise low eyebrows
- Rejuvenate sunken temples
You can learn more about each of our forehead and brow treatments by visiting their respective pages.
Forehead Wrinkles & Frown Lines
Horizontal forehead furrows and vertical frown lines on the forehead can sneak up on you, but they’re no match for BOTOX® or the other neuromodulators we use at MFI. Get a head start and nix these lines early, or add filler to your BOTOX treatment for creases that won’t budge.
Our Favorite
Forehead Wrinkles & Frown Lines
Before AND After Photos
Case #751:
i360˚ Full Face: Frown Line & Chin Botox with Under Eyes, Midface, Cheeks, Nose, Chin & Marionette Line FillerCase: 1 of 8
Case #751
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This early 50’s patient was looking to enhance her appearance by relaxing specific facial muscles to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines in the forehead and frown lines.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was injected to create a subtle lifting effect on the eyebrows, providing a more open an... Read More
This early 50’s patient was looking to enhance her appearance by relaxing specific facial muscles to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines in the forehead and frown lines.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was injected to create a subtle lifting effect on the eyebrows, providing a more open an... Read More
Case #687:
BOTOX for Forehead Wrinkles and Frown LinesCase: 2 of 8
Case #687
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Softening the upper face wrinkles while preserving some natural movement was important to this busy Nurse. The ability to show expression while eliminating wrinkles was her goal. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Treatment included BOTOX to the forehead, frown, the crows feet, as well as a slight brow lift helped bala... Read More
Softening the upper face wrinkles while preserving some natural movement was important to this busy Nurse. The ability to show expression while eliminating wrinkles was her goal. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Treatment included BOTOX to the forehead, frown, the crows feet, as well as a slight brow lift helped bala... Read More
Case #783:
i360˚ Full Face: Frown Line Botox with Forehead, Under Eyes, Midface, Cheeks, Nose, Chin & Jawline FillerCase: 3 of 8
Case #783
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This male patient in his 40's wanted to soften the frown line between his brows. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie used a combination of BOTOX and filler to address a deep vertical wrinkle. First he strategically used BOTOX for a subtle brow lift that halted the formation of the line. To enhance the tra... Read More
This male patient in his 40's wanted to soften the frown line between his brows. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie used a combination of BOTOX and filler to address a deep vertical wrinkle. First he strategically used BOTOX for a subtle brow lift that halted the formation of the line. To enhance the tra... Read More
Case #655:
Frown Line Filler for Permanent Forehead LinesCase: 4 of 8
Case #655
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This male patient was bothered by the deep frown line between his eyebrows, especially when he saw photos of himself. He reportedly had this crease since high school and had considered treatment for a while but was not sure if this was a problem we could fix for him. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This amazin... Read More
This male patient was bothered by the deep frown line between his eyebrows, especially when he saw photos of himself. He reportedly had this crease since high school and had considered treatment for a while but was not sure if this was a problem we could fix for him. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This amazin... Read More
Case #521:
BOTOX for Forehead Wrinkles and Frown LinesCase: 5 of 8
Case #521
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
In her early 40s, this patient came to us hoping to soften visible forehead lines and creases - especially when raising her brows. Her goal was a natural, refreshed appearance that maintained movement and expression, without looking “frozen.”MFI TREATMENT PLAN
To smooth dynamic lines while preserving a soft, nat... Read More
In her early 40s, this patient came to us hoping to soften visible forehead lines and creases - especially when raising her brows. Her goal was a natural, refreshed appearance that maintained movement and expression, without looking “frozen.”MFI TREATMENT PLAN
To smooth dynamic lines while preserving a soft, nat... Read More
Case #905:
Forehead Botox with Under Eye FillerCase: 6 of 8
Case #905
ABOUT THIS TREATMENT
Allow us to introduce our patient, a vibrant 40-year-old man who, like many of us, was troubled by the presence of deep horizontal indentations on his forehead, commonly referred to as "frownies." Despite his youthful spirit, these pronounced lines were starting to affect his confidence and how he perceived... Read More
Allow us to introduce our patient, a vibrant 40-year-old man who, like many of us, was troubled by the presence of deep horizontal indentations on his forehead, commonly referred to as "frownies." Despite his youthful spirit, these pronounced lines were starting to affect his confidence and how he perceived... Read More
Case #1165:
i360˚ Full Face: Frown Line, Drooping Brow, Masseter & Chin Botox with Under Eyes, Midface, Cheeks, Lip, Chin & Jawline FillerCase: 7 of 8
Case #1165
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This vibrant patient in her 30s came to us hoping to soften the appearance of deep forehead lines and frown lines that made her look more tense and tired than she felt. Her goal was a smoother, more relaxed expression — while still looking like herself.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
As part of her i360 Full Face rejuvenatio... Read More
This vibrant patient in her 30s came to us hoping to soften the appearance of deep forehead lines and frown lines that made her look more tense and tired than she felt. Her goal was a smoother, more relaxed expression — while still looking like herself.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
As part of her i360 Full Face rejuvenatio... Read More
Case #1206:
Before and AfterCase: 8 of 8
Case #1206
ABOUT OUR PATIENTMeet our patient, a vibrant 57-year-old woman who came to us with a clear vision for her appearance. She was seeking a smoother, more youthful look by addressing her horizontal forehead lines and frown lines, which had begun to impact her confidence. Additionally, she wanted a subtle lift to her brows to refresh the overall a... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Forehead Indentation
Some people have a naturally indented forehead, and some people experience this phenomenon as they age. It can make your brow look heavy and give you a fatigued appearance—both of which can be reversed with the strategic application of filler.
Our Favorite
Concave Forehead
Before AND After Photos
Case #755:
Forehead Concavity Treated with FillersCase: 1 of 8
Case #755
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This early 30’s wanted to explore other treatment options after being blown away by her initial Under Eye Rejuvenation results. During her assessment, she eagerly considered other facial areas, including a minor forehead indentation she was excited to address. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
As this beaut... Read More
This early 30’s wanted to explore other treatment options after being blown away by her initial Under Eye Rejuvenation results. During her assessment, she eagerly considered other facial areas, including a minor forehead indentation she was excited to address. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
As this beaut... Read More
Case #762:
Forehead Concavity Treated with FillersCase: 2 of 8
Case #762
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This SF local initially came in for a non-surgical rhinoplasty but ended up treating additional areas, including his forehead. During his evaluation, his injector saw an opportunity to improve his profile by treating his forehead as well. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dermal fillers were used to fill... Read More
This SF local initially came in for a non-surgical rhinoplasty but ended up treating additional areas, including his forehead. During his evaluation, his injector saw an opportunity to improve his profile by treating his forehead as well. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dermal fillers were used to fill... Read More
Case #734:
i360 Full Face: Forehead, Midface, Nose & Jawline FillerCase: 3 of 8
Case #734
See her Non surgical Facelift Results here!ABOUT OUR PATIENT
After learning that MFI had a reputation for the most natural-looking non surgical results, this patient in her 50s selected us for her rejuvenation. One specific objective was to revitalize her forehead appearance discreetly and subtly. MFI TREATMENT PLANRead More
After learning that MFI had a reputation for the most natural-looking non surgical results, this patient in her 50s selected us for her rejuvenation. One specific objective was to revitalize her forehead appearance discreetly and subtly. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Case #618:
i360 Full Face: Forehead, Nose, Cheeks, Jowl & Lip FillerCase: 4 of 8
Case #618
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This dedicated patient in her 40s came to us after transforming her body through professional bodybuilding, but she wanted her face to reflect the same strength and presence. Her primary concern was age-related volume loss, and as we began restoring facial balance, she became increasingly aware of a concave appearance in... Read More
This dedicated patient in her 40s came to us after transforming her body through professional bodybuilding, but she wanted her face to reflect the same strength and presence. Her primary concern was age-related volume loss, and as we began restoring facial balance, she became increasingly aware of a concave appearance in... Read More
Case #736:
i360 Full Face: Forehead, Midface, Nose, Chin & Jawline FillerCase: 5 of 8
Case #736
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This amazing woman is not only a grandmother of 12, she is a competition bodybuilder! Her commitment to bodybuilding resulted in a reduction of facial fat, and she was interested in our Injector's opinion on how to make the face look more balanced and harmonious. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Our Injector addr... Read More
This amazing woman is not only a grandmother of 12, she is a competition bodybuilder! Her commitment to bodybuilding resulted in a reduction of facial fat, and she was interested in our Injector's opinion on how to make the face look more balanced and harmonious. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Our Injector addr... Read More
Case #812:
Forehead Concavity Treated with FillersCase: 6 of 8
Case #812
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This athletic 40-something male started to notice age-related volume loss in his face, including his forehead, creating a sunken appearance.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dermal filler was used to restore volume to the forehead, resulting in a face that showcases both smoothness and balance.THE OUTCOME
Check... Read More
This athletic 40-something male started to notice age-related volume loss in his face, including his forehead, creating a sunken appearance.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dermal filler was used to restore volume to the forehead, resulting in a face that showcases both smoothness and balance.THE OUTCOME
Check... Read More
Case #760:
Forehead Concavity Treated with FillersCase: 7 of 8
Case #760
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This male patient in his 50’s is a long-time patient of ours. Over the years we’ve kept him looking his best with fillers and Botox. We saw an opportunity to further strengthen his profile with dermal fillers to his forehead.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Upon examination at various angles, this patient had... Read More
This male patient in his 50’s is a long-time patient of ours. Over the years we’ve kept him looking his best with fillers and Botox. We saw an opportunity to further strengthen his profile with dermal fillers to his forehead.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Upon examination at various angles, this patient had... Read More
Case #729:
i360 Full Face: Forehead, Midface, Nose & Lip FillerCase: 8 of 8
Case #729
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
While it’s hard to find ways to make this man even more stunning, he was curious about forehead shaping to turn his profile into perfection. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
A concave or sloped forehead causes the overall facial profile to look uneven. Dermal Filler was used to reduce the depth of the slope, g... Read More
While it’s hard to find ways to make this man even more stunning, he was curious about forehead shaping to turn his profile into perfection. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
A concave or sloped forehead causes the overall facial profile to look uneven. Dermal Filler was used to reduce the depth of the slope, g... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Low Eyebrows
Whether you’ve always had low eyebrows, or they’ve drooped over time, neuromodulators like BOTOX, Dysport®, and XEOMIN® can give your brows a pick-me-up. Just a few tiny injections to the depressor muscles, and you’ll see brighter, more alert eyes in the mirror.
Our Favorite
Drooping Brow
Before AND After Photos
Case #309:
Botox for Drooping BrowCase: 1 of 8
Case #309
See her Full Face dermal filler Case here!ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This California woman in her 50's came to San Francisco to see me about taking care of the shadows that were beginning to appear underneath her eyes. I found her to be an excellent candidate for non-surgical facial fillers.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
In additi... Read More
This California woman in her 50's came to San Francisco to see me about taking care of the shadows that were beginning to appear underneath her eyes. I found her to be an excellent candidate for non-surgical facial fillers.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
In additi... Read More
Case #1333:
i360˚ Full Face: Drooping Brow Botox with Under Eyes, Midface, Cheeks, Nose, Lip, Chin & Jawline FillerCase: 2 of 8
Case #1333
ABOUT THIS PATIENT
This vibrant woman in her early 60s came to MFI hoping to refresh her appearance in a natural, understated way. She shared that her eyelids had begun to feel heavy, and she often looked more tired or stern than she felt, especially in photos. Curious about the benefits of Botox, she was interested in softening the wrinkl... Read More
This vibrant woman in her early 60s came to MFI hoping to refresh her appearance in a natural, understated way. She shared that her eyelids had begun to feel heavy, and she often looked more tired or stern than she felt, especially in photos. Curious about the benefits of Botox, she was interested in softening the wrinkl... Read More
Case #770:
Botox for Drooping BrowCase: 3 of 8
Case #770
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This late 20’s beauty was looking for a way to give her eyes some vibrance of brightness and openness. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used near the eyebrows to elevate making this patient's eyes appear more open.THE OUTCOME
The focal point has shifted from the heavy eyelid skin to sc... Read More
This late 20’s beauty was looking for a way to give her eyes some vibrance of brightness and openness. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used near the eyebrows to elevate making this patient's eyes appear more open.THE OUTCOME
The focal point has shifted from the heavy eyelid skin to sc... Read More
Case #899:
i360 Full Face: Drooping Brow Botox with Forehead, Midface, Nose, Chin & Jawline FillerCase: 4 of 8
Case #899
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This amazing woman is not only a grandmother of 12, she is a competition bodybuilder! She hoped for some direction on how to rejuvenate her appearance, focusing on specific areas of her face that she believed were contributing to an aged look, with a particular emphasis on addressing her heavy brows and eyelids.M... Read More
This amazing woman is not only a grandmother of 12, she is a competition bodybuilder! She hoped for some direction on how to rejuvenate her appearance, focusing on specific areas of her face that she believed were contributing to an aged look, with a particular emphasis on addressing her heavy brows and eyelids.M... Read More
Case #821:
Drooping Brow Botox with Under Eye FillerCase: 5 of 8
Case #821
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Wanting a refreshed and rejuvenated look, this dedicated mother of two sought a solution to alleviate the constant effort required to keep her eyes open. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
PA-C Tiffany used Botox to the forehead and around the eyes to rejuvenate the upper eyelids, alleviating visible heavines... Read More
Wanting a refreshed and rejuvenated look, this dedicated mother of two sought a solution to alleviate the constant effort required to keep her eyes open. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
PA-C Tiffany used Botox to the forehead and around the eyes to rejuvenate the upper eyelids, alleviating visible heavines... Read More
Case #918:
i360˚ Full Face: Drooping Brow & Chin Botox with Forehead, Under Eyes, Midface, Chin, Nose, Chin & Jawline FillerCase: 6 of 8
Case #918
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This beautiful patient in her 40s came to us after years of giving her all in the medical field, ready to do something just for herself. During her i360 assessment, her primary concern was drooping brows that made her appear more tired than she felt. She wanted a refreshed, lifted look around the eyes—while keeping her re... Read More
This beautiful patient in her 40s came to us after years of giving her all in the medical field, ready to do something just for herself. During her i360 assessment, her primary concern was drooping brows that made her appear more tired than she felt. She wanted a refreshed, lifted look around the eyes—while keeping her re... Read More
Case #1166:
i360˚ Full Face: Drooping Brow, Masseter & Chin Botox with Under Eyes, Midface, Cheeks, Lip, Chin & Jawline FillerCase: 7 of 8
Case #1166
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This beautiful patient in her late 30s was concerned about a slightly drooping, uneven brow position that made her eyes appear more hooded and tired than she felt. She hoped to achieve a lifted, more open look — without turning to surgery.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
As part of her i360 Full Face rejuvenation, we performe... Read More
This beautiful patient in her late 30s was concerned about a slightly drooping, uneven brow position that made her eyes appear more hooded and tired than she felt. She hoped to achieve a lifted, more open look — without turning to surgery.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
As part of her i360 Full Face rejuvenation, we performe... Read More
Case #919:
Botox for Drooping BrowCase: 8 of 8
Case #919
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This patient came to us for her very first BOTOX treatment, motivated by a desire to address one specific concern: upper eyelid heaviness and drooping. She felt that this subtle sagging aged her appearance and gave her a perpetually tired look, despite feeling energized and youthful.After extensive online research... Read More
This patient came to us for her very first BOTOX treatment, motivated by a desire to address one specific concern: upper eyelid heaviness and drooping. She felt that this subtle sagging aged her appearance and gave her a perpetually tired look, despite feeling energized and youthful.After extensive online research... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Sunken Temples
Either age or extreme fitness can cause the temple area to become hollow, giving a gaunt or skeletal appearance. Volume loss in the temples may go unnoticed until patients see the difference a little temple filler makes.
Our Favorite
Sunken Temples
Before AND After Photos
Case #1346:
Before and AfterCase: 1 of 6
Case #1346
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
In her 50s, this beautiful patient came to MFI hoping to address prominent hollowness and muscle definition in her temples, which gave the upper face a more angular appearance. She wanted a softer, more balanced look that still felt natural and true to her features.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This transformation was comp... Read More
In her 50s, this beautiful patient came to MFI hoping to address prominent hollowness and muscle definition in her temples, which gave the upper face a more angular appearance. She wanted a softer, more balanced look that still felt natural and true to her features.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This transformation was comp... Read More
Case #761:
Temple, Forehead & Under Eye FillerCase: 2 of 6
Case #761
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This patient in his 50’s has been a long time patient of ours and we’ve been rejuvenating his face for years! He noticed some volume loss in the temples, which he felt gave him an aged, "hollowed" appearance. After discussing the possibilities of improving the area with filler, he opted to treat hi... Read More
This patient in his 50’s has been a long time patient of ours and we’ve been rejuvenating his face for years! He noticed some volume loss in the temples, which he felt gave him an aged, "hollowed" appearance. After discussing the possibilities of improving the area with filler, he opted to treat hi... Read More
Case #308:
Single Area Temple Filler TreatmentCase: 3 of 6
Case #308
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This woman in her 50's came to us seeking a refreshed, more youthful look. During her i360 full-face assessment, we noted a significant volume loss in her temples — a common but often overlooked sign of aging that can create a more hollowed or skeletal appearance. Once identified, it became clear that restoring volume in... Read More
This woman in her 50's came to us seeking a refreshed, more youthful look. During her i360 full-face assessment, we noted a significant volume loss in her temples — a common but often overlooked sign of aging that can create a more hollowed or skeletal appearance. Once identified, it became clear that restoring volume in... Read More
Case #771:
Temple & Forehead FillerCase: 4 of 6
Case #771
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Our lovely patient in her 60s, was concerned about her flat forehead and sunken temples. She seeked for a touch of youthful radiance and balance.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie came to the rescue by using Voluma XC for those temples and Restylane for the forehead. Voilà! Instant symmetry and volume, jus... Read More
Our lovely patient in her 60s, was concerned about her flat forehead and sunken temples. She seeked for a touch of youthful radiance and balance.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie came to the rescue by using Voluma XC for those temples and Restylane for the forehead. Voilà! Instant symmetry and volume, jus... Read More
Case #1342:
Before and AfterCase: 5 of 6
Case #1342
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This patient in her 40s came to us seeking a more youthful, full look—especially in the temple area, which she described as “skeletal.” She wasn’t interested in anything drastic but wanted to restore balance and softness across her face. She also expressed openness to professional recommendations, curious about what other... Read More
This patient in her 40s came to us seeking a more youthful, full look—especially in the temple area, which she described as “skeletal.” She wasn’t interested in anything drastic but wanted to restore balance and softness across her face. She also expressed openness to professional recommendations, curious about what other... Read More
Case #1231:
Before and AfterCase: 6 of 6
Case #1231
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This lovely patient in her late 50s wanted to turn back the clock and regain a youthful appearance. Her main concern was the hollowing in her temples, which was contributing to a tired, aged look. She was ready for an effective yet natural-looking, non-surgical solution that would rejuvenate her overall appearance.... Read More
This lovely patient in her late 50s wanted to turn back the clock and regain a youthful appearance. Her main concern was the hollowing in her temples, which was contributing to a tired, aged look. She was ready for an effective yet natural-looking, non-surgical solution that would rejuvenate her overall appearance.... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to refining the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you’ll find at MFI.
Schedule MeWe’d Love To See You
If you’d like to speak to one of the expert Injectors at MFI about creating your ideal forehead and brow, request a consultation online, or call us at (415) 445-9513 to schedule your appointment. If you’ll be visiting us from outside the area, you’re in good company, and our Fly in for Your Procedure page was created just for you to help make planning your trip as smooth as possible.
Reviewed for clinical accuracy by Dr. David Mabrie on December 17th, 2025.
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