Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Periocular botulinum toxin.

Timothy Corcoran Flynn¹

¹Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. flynn@caryskincenter.com

Clinics in Dermatology

|February 5, 2004

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Ultrastructural analysis of 3 hyaluronic acid soft-tissue fillers using scanning electron microscopy.

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]·2015

Same author

Molecular weight analyses and enzymatic degradation profiles of the soft-tissue fillers Belotero Balance, Restylane, and Juvéderm Ultra.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2013

Same author

IncobotulinumtoxinA in esthetics.

Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD·2013

Same author

Long-term results for incobotulinumtoxinA in the treatment of glabellar frown lines.

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]·2012

Same author

Advances in the use of botulinum neurotoxins in facial esthetics.

Journal of cosmetic dermatology·2012

Same author

Comparative histology of intradermal implantation of mono and biphasic hyaluronic acid fillers.

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]·2011

Botulinum toxin type A, commonly known as BOTOX, has transformed cosmetic treatments for eye wrinkles. It is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States, with FDA approval for glabellar lines.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Cosmetic Surgery

Background:

Botulinum toxin type A has significantly advanced the field of cosmetic dermatology.
Its efficacy in treating periorbital wrinkles was first documented by Drs. Jean and Alastair Carruthers.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the cosmetic applications and widespread adoption of Botulinum toxin type A.
To highlight its status as a leading cosmetic treatment.

Main Methods:

Literature review of published articles on the cosmetic use of Botulinum toxin type A.
Analysis of its regulatory approval and market popularity.

Main Results:

Botulinum toxin type A is widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating wrinkles around the eyes.

Related Experiment Videos

It has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for glabellar lines.

It is the most popular cosmetic treatment in the United States.

Conclusions:

Botulinum toxin type A has revolutionized non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Its established safety profile and efficacy have led to its global popularity and widespread use.