THE STATE OF AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY
Update on botulinum neurotoxin use in aesthetic dermatology
Dec
2014
Vol. 33. No. 4
Botulinum toxins are among the most widely studied and
versatile drugs in the medicinal market. Since their extraction
from Clostridium botulinum, they have been harnessed
and incorporated into different formulations with
varied properties and actions. These products have been
used to treat countless disorders such as musculoskeletal
disorders, headaches, and eye disorders, among many
others. In the realm of aesthetic cutaneous medicine, the
evolution and creativity in the use of botulinum toxins has
been swift and ever changing. Knowledge of the science
and innovation behind this toxin enables the user
to provide the patient with a variety of treatment options
founded in evidence-based medicine. This review will highlight
the properties and actions of the newer, more recent
neurotoxin preparations, as well as some of the latest and
novel therapeutic applications of botulinum toxins.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 33:152-156 © 2014 Frontline Medical
Communications
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