Cosmetic indications for botulinum A toxin

Semin Ophthalmol. 1998 Sep;13(3):142-8. doi: 10.3109/08820539809066090.

Abstract

This article describes the use of botulinum toxin type A in the cosmetic treatment of facial wrinkles. Injection techniques, volumes, and concentration of the botulinum A toxin are described for various types of facial wrinkles.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / administration & dosage
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use*
  • Cosmetic Techniques*
  • Face
  • Facial Muscles / drug effects
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Neuromuscular Agents / administration & dosage
  • Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Skin Aging / drug effects*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Neuromuscular Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A