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Oculoplastic experience with the cosmetic use of botulinum A exotoxin
C Edelstein1, N Shorr, J Jacobs
1Division of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine, USA.
Abstract
Background:
Botulinum toxin is a neuromuscular blocking agent produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It has been used as a therapeutic agent in ophthalmology for over 18 years.
Objective:
To present the cosmetic use of botulinum toxin in oculoplastic surgery.
Methods:
We present our experience with botulinum toxin as a cosmetic agent.
Results:
Botulinum toxin was successful in treating hyperfunctional lines of the face and neck.
Conclusions:
Botulinum toxin is a safe and effective method of treating dynamic lines of the face and neck.