Symmetrical wrinkles eliminated unequilly after injection of botulinum A toxin
- VernacularTitle:肉毒素除皱后不良反应临床观察
- Author:
Xiping CHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Botulinum toxin;
Rhytidoplasty;
Adverse reaction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the adverse reaction of botulinum A t oxin (BTXA) treatment for wrinkles. Methods The adverse r eactions were observed after injection of BTXA. Results No serious or general adverse reactions occurred. As wrinkle eliminated with muscle s relaxing, and muscles relaxation could result in some adverse reactions such a s brow movement weakness. When forehead wrinkles were eliminated baggy blepharop tosis became more serious. Some symmetry wrinkles in two side of face could not equally eliminated. After administration of botulinum A toxin treatment, the wri nkle-like groove could be improved significantly but the groove still remained. The adverse reaction often continued for 1～2 weeks, and the wrinkle recurred 3 ～ 7 months after the botulinum A toxin treatment. Conclusion U sing botulinum A toxin to treat wrinkle is safe and effective, and the adverse reaction is local, slight and transient.
