Why I see a striking number of people for frown lines in April and May

Why I see a striking number of people for frown lines in April and May

Every year around this time, I see the pattern repeat. As soon as the clocks change and the first truly sunny days arrive, my schedule fills up with people who want to do something about their frown lines—that vertical line (or the two lines) between the eyebrows. Often, these are people who have been thinking about it for a while but are only now taking the step. There are a few logical reasons for this.

More light, more visibility

In winter, you mainly see yourself in artificial light: dimmed, from above, without harsh contours. In spring, that changes abruptly. Daylight falls brighter and from the side, causing wrinkles and shadows to suddenly become much clearer. As a result, the frown lines are more quickly in the spotlight. Many people tell me that they noticed something "suddenly." Usually, it had been present for a while, but less visible.

The effect on photos

April and May are the months when the camera comes out more often again: outdoor cafes, birthdays, Easter, weddings, the first weekend getaway. I notice that people literally look at their faces again in photos and wonder why they look tired, even though they aren't. The frown line often plays a role in this. It quickly gives an angry or tired appearance, even when you feel fine.

The sun plays its part too

As soon as we are outside without sunglasses, we unconsciously start squinting against the light. That activates exactly the muscle that causes the frown line, on average hundreds of times a day. What many people don't realize is that this constant squinting can also trigger tension headaches. The muscles around your eyes and forehead remain slightly tense all day, and you often only notice this towards the end of the afternoon, as a dull pressure above your eyes or on your forehead. Patients who are sensitive to this regularly tell me after a treatment that not only is the frown line less visible, but that tired headache also subsides. A Botox treatment temporarily relaxes that muscle, causing the line to be less pronounced and your face to appear less tense naturally. Combine that with good sunglasses and SPF, and you tackle it from multiple angles.

In conclusion

The fact that I am busier in the spring is therefore no coincidence. It is a combination of light, behavior, and seasonal factors. Are you unsure whether the frown line is really something worth addressing? A consultation is always a good starting point. Then we can look together to see if it suits you at this moment.