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Auxiliary usage of botulinum toxin A in plastic surgery in China
Yijia Yu1, Jiaqi Sun2, Zeren Shen1
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Background:
Currently, botulinum toxin A (BTA) is mainly used in the treatment of muscle spasms and in cosmetic procedures, and its cosmetic indications are expanding rapidly. There have been sporadic reports focused on the preoperative usage of BTA complementing plastic surgery. We briefly summarize the current experience of BTA complementing plastic surgery in China based on clinical experience.
Methods:
We reported a brief review of the preoperative use of BTA as an accessory to plastic surgery (blepharoplasty, chin augmentation, mandibular angle ostectomy, rhinoplasty, hyaluronic acid fillers injection for wrinkle reduction) based on previous studies and our experience.
Results:
Preoperative treatment with BTA in plastic surgery helps surgeons operate and results in better cosmetic results.
Conclusions:
Preoperative BTA treatment can reduce the occurrence of surgical complications as well as improve the surgical results in some plastic surgeries. The procedure is suitable for clinical application and worth promoting.
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