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Botulinum Toxin A: Treatment Principles

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Botulinum toxin injections are effective for various therapeutic purposes (e.g., managing movement disorders such as dystonia and spasticity). Efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin type A have been proven effective for cosmetic purposes, including wrinkle reduction, some skin concerns, contouring of the face, and rejuvenation purposes. The use of botulinum toxin type A for facial rejuvenation is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment carried out internationally. Various factors affect the efficacy of treatment, including individual anatomy, practitioners’ knowledge and expertise, injection location and target area, dosage, volume, and injection technique. In this chapter, the main influencing factors and considerations (i.e., dosage, injection size/depth, and synergistic/antagonist muscles) are discussed.

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  1. Fat Grafting Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China

    Xuefeng Han

  2. King’s College London, London, UK

    Souphiyeh Samizadeh

  3. University College London, London, UK

    Souphiyeh Samizadeh

  4. Great British Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, London, UK

    Souphiyeh Samizadeh

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  1. Craniofacial Sciences, Centre for Craniofacial and Regenerative Biology, King’s College London, London, UK

    Souphiyeh Samizadeh

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Han, X., Samizadeh, S. (2022). Botulinum Toxin A: Treatment Principles. In: Samizadeh, S. (eds) Non-Surgical Rejuvenation of Asian Faces. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84099-0_12

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