Consensus panel's assessment and recommendations on the use of 3 botulinum toxin type A products in facial aesthetics.

Z. Paul Lorenc, Jeffrey M. Kenkel, Steven Fagien, Haideh Hirmand, Mark S. Nestor, Anthony P. Sclafani, Jonathan M. Sykes, Heidi A. Waldorf

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Abstract

In this summary article, the authors discuss the characteristics of abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, and onabotulinumtoxinA. With 3 neuromodulators available in the US market, comparisons between and among products will invariably be made, so arguments for the most effective facial aesthetic uses of each neuromodulator are presented. Topics addressed in this article include patient expectations, toxin reconstitution and preparation, patient positioning, differences among products, the role of complexing proteins, and dosing and injection strategies. Recommendations are also provided by treatment area.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)35S-40S
JournalUnknown Journal
Volume33
Issue number1 Suppl
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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