Botulinum toxin for rejuvenation of the neck

Abstract

The use of botulinum toxin for cosmetically restoring an aging neck is a simple procedure that has great patient satisfaction. It is also a safe and effective therapeutic modality for any patient desiring rejuvenation of his or her neck, but who at the same time does not desire any recuperation time or is unwilling to undertake the potential risks associated with plastic surgery. Currently, both botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) and B are being used to treat the aging neck with great success. However, our clinical experience has been more vast with BTX-A, and the accomplishment of several clinical trials with it has yielded more precise results. BTX-A can be used to correct early signs of aging as well as more advanced forms. It helps correct jowl formation and platysmal banding as well as horizontal rhytides in the neck.