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Review
. 2014 Jan;32(1):23-36.
doi: 10.1016/j.det.2013.09.009.

Aesthetic uses of the botulinum toxin

Andrew Dorizas  1 , Nils Krueger, Neil S Sadick
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Review

Aesthetic uses of the botulinum toxin

Andrew Dorizas et al. Dermatol Clin. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

The cosmetic use of botulinum toxin (BoNT) is the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the world today. Common adverse events seen in the aesthetic use of the BoNT include swelling, localized bruising, headaches, injection site discomfort, excessive muscle weakness, and unintended paresis of adjacent muscles. BoNT has a wide array of cosmetic uses, including treatment of glabellar lines, chemical browlift, forehead wrinkles, periorbital, and perioral lines. The future formulations and applications of BoNT type A will be plentiful, and are exciting to consider.

Keywords: BoNTA; Botulinum neurotoxin; Facial rhytides; Fillers; Glabellar lines; Perioral rhytides.

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