Treatment of wrinkles with botulinum toxin

Abstract

Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum and has been used for medical treatment since 1978. The treatment of expression lines with Botox described in 1992 is effective and widely used, but needs good training to avoid the few possible complications. Our experience (2 years, 130 patients treated) has shown that it is a safe and very reproducible procedure with no complications if the technique is good. We can predict the movement of the brows in relation to the site of injection. Botox is one of the best treatments for expression lines of the glabella, forehead and periorbital area.

Key Words:

• Botulinum toxin
• Expression lines
• Wrinkles