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Cosmetic treatments and strategies for the upper face.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17317553     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Botulinum toxin type A injection have become commonplace and are an essential part of the aesthetic management of the upper face. A through understanding of the interrelationships between relevant facial muscles allows clinicians to use Botox for a wide range of conditions in addition to those for which it was initially approved. This article provides an overview and strategy for using Botox to address various cosmetic issues in the upper face. The information provided serves as a practical guide for practitioners who wish to expand their everyday use of the neurotoxin.
Authors:
Andrew S Frankel; Alex Markarian
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1064-7406     ISO Abbreviation:  Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am     Publication Date:  2007 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-02-23     Completed Date:  2007-05-08     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9414907     Medline TA:  Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  31-9, vi     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA. afrankel@laskyclinic.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Botulinum Toxin Type A / administration & dosage,  pharmacology*,  therapeutic use*
Cosmetic Techniques*
Facial Muscles / drug effects*
Humans
Injections, Subcutaneous
Neuromuscular Agents / administration & dosage,  pharmacology*,  therapeutic use*
Skin Aging / drug effects
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Botulinum Toxin Type A; 0/Neuromuscular Agents

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