Correcting age-related changes in the face by use of injectable fillers and neurotoxins

Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2014 Jun;33(4 Suppl):S81-4. doi: 10.12788/j.sder.0101.

Abstract

Many patients seeking rejuvenation treatment have readily apparent age-related changes in facial features. Others exhibit more subtle changes that nonetheless can be corrected to achieve a more youthful appearance. In the following article, four specialists in aesthetic dermatology discuss how injectable hyaluronic acid-based fillers and neurotoxins can achieve rejuvenation without surgery.

Keywords: AbobotulinumtoxinA; aesthetic dermatology; botulinum toxin A injectables; fillers; hyaluronic acid; incobotulinumtoxinA; neurotoxins; onabotulinumtoxinA.

MeSH terms

  • Cosmetic Techniques*
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Hyaluronic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Neurotoxins / therapeutic use*
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / therapeutic use
  • Rejuvenation / physiology
  • Skin Aging / drug effects*

Substances

  • Neurotoxins
  • Neurotransmitter Agents
  • Hyaluronic Acid