Upper face rejuvenation using botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers

The demand for facial rejuvenation is increasing, with each passing day, in all age groups. A number of procedures like chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser and light therapies, and minimally invasive procedures like botulinum toxin injections (BTX A) and hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are being e...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2013-01, Vol.79 (1), p.32-40
Main Authors: Nanda, Soni, Bansal, Shikha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Botulinum toxin
Botulinum Toxins - administration & dosage
Botulinum Toxins - adverse effects
Care and treatment
Dermatology
Face
Face - anatomy & histology
Female
Health aspects
Humans
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic Acid - administration & dosage
Hyaluronic Acid - adverse effects
Injections - methods
Male
Pain management
Patient Satisfaction
Plastic surgery
Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation - psychology
Skin Aging
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Summary:The demand for facial rejuvenation is increasing, with each passing day, in all age groups. A number of procedures like chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser and light therapies, and minimally invasive procedures like botulinum toxin injections (BTX A) and hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are being extensively used by the dermatologist and plastic surgeons to meet this growing demand. A good knowledge of use of these techniques is becoming imperative for the dermatologist. In the present article, we discuss in detail the use of botulinum toxin injections and hyaluronic acid fillers for rejuvenation of upper face. Special emphasis has been placed on the complications associated with treatment of each area and on how to manage the same.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0378-6323.104667