Open AccessAn Evaluation of Use of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Management of Dynamic Forehead Wrinkles - A Clinical Study
Author(s) -
Susmita Avvaru,
Naga Neelima Devi Kolli,
M.K.C. Sridhar,
Srinivas Chakravarthi,
Vivekanand Kattimani,
Krishna Prasad Lingamaneni,
Latheef Saheb Shaik
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/21904.8695
Subject(s) - forehead , glabella , medicine , ptosis , botulinum toxin , eyelid , patient satisfaction , surgery
The pursuit of youth and beauty has undergone a resurgence of interest which is evidenced by increasing cosmetic procedures. Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox) is one among the many procedures invented for facial rejuvenation which denervates certain muscles of facial expression responsible for facial wrinkles. It has been applied in the forehead, glabella, lateral canthal area and neck. In maxillofacial area hyperactive forehead wrinkles show sagging.