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Review
. 2015 Nov;136(5 Suppl):80S-83S.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000001841.

Neurotoxins: Current Concepts in Cosmetic Use on the Face and Neck--Jawline Contouring/Platysma Bands/Necklace Lines

Phillip M Levy  1
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Review

Neurotoxins: Current Concepts in Cosmetic Use on the Face and Neck--Jawline Contouring/Platysma Bands/Necklace Lines

Phillip M Levy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Nov.

Abstract

The platysma muscle acts as a major depressor in the lower face with subsequent inaesthetic implications. Botulinum toxin-A can be very useful to reverse some of these and this chapter describes how to (1) sharpen the jawline with the Nefertiti Lift, (2) treat anterior neck bands, and (3) soften necklace lines.

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