| Title | Raising eyebrows with botulinum toxin. |
| Author(s) | Huilgol SC, Carruthers A, Carruthers JD |
| Institution | Department of Medicine, Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Center, Canada. |
| Source | Dermatol Surg 1999 May; 25(5):373-5; discussion 376. |
| MeSH | Adult
Botulinum Toxin Type A
Eyebrows
Female
Humans
Rhytidoplasty
Treatment Outcome
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| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Brow elevation rejuvenates the facial appearance.
OBJECTIVE: To determine if a significant degree of brow elevation could be achieved through selective botulinum toxin treatment of brow depressors.
METHODS: Seven women aged 31-42 (mean 37) years old were treated. The distance from lowest eyebrow cilium of the eyebrow to the midpupillary point was measured before and 1 month posttreatment. Botulinum toxin was injected into the glabellar area (7-10U) and the supralateral eyebrow (0-2.5U each side), to a total dose of 10-14 U.
RESULTS: Five individuals (71%) showed brow elevation of 1-3 mm with a mean elevation of 1 mm. Two individuals showed no change. Concurrent weakening of the frown response was noted in all patients.
CONCLUSION: Botulinum toxin treatment of brow depressors produces a small degree of brow elevation in the majority of patients. |
| Language | eng |
| Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
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| PubMed ID | 10469075 |
