Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Cutis laxa is characterized by the total loss of skin elasticity, which is also called generalized elastosis that leads to the appearance of early aging. OBJECTIVE: The authors report a patient with cutis laxa in which botulinum toxin was used for the improvement of facial aesthetics. This is a case report with a literature review. Botulinum toxin was injected into the classical sites usually used for the treatment of dynamic wrinkles. RESULTS: The patient showed improvement of the aging appearance. CONCLUSION: The use of botulinum toxin may represent an additional, less invasive resource to improve facial defects in these patients.
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Authors | Bhertha M Tamura, Luciana M Lourenço, Adriana Platt, Patrícia Pertel, Letícia F G Santos, Jacob Levites |
Journal | Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
(Dermatol Surg)
Vol. 30
Issue 12 Pt 2
Pg. 1518-20
(Dec 2004)
ISSN: 1076-0512 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15606829
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Neuromuscular Agents
- Botulinum Toxins
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Botulinum Toxins
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Cutis Laxa
(diagnosis, drug therapy, pathology)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Facial Dermatoses
(diagnosis, drug therapy, pathology)
- Female
- Humans
- Injections, Intradermal
- Neuromuscular Agents
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
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