Primary and adjunctive use of botulinum toxin type a (Botox) in facial aesthetic surgery - Beyond the glabella

A better understanding of the causation of most facial lines and soft-tissu e malposition has allowed for more effective treatment. Since the initial d escription for the use of botulinum toxin type A (Botox) for the treatment of glabellar frown lines was stated, it is apparent that chemodenervation i s essential for various treatments. It aids in the treatment of primary dyn amic facial rhytides, the adjunctive treatment for a variety of facial plas tic surgical procedures, and has a distinct role in prophylaxis. In this ar ticle, the author (SF) describes his experiences with the most current indi cations for Botox in facial aesthetics.