The role of botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) in the treatment of hyperkinetic facial lines

Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Oct;112(5 Suppl):88S-93S; discussion 94S-97S. doi: 10.1097/01.PRS.0000082197.88799.84.

Abstract

Botulinum toxin type B was studied for the management of hyperkinetic facial lines. It showed clinical longevity of up to 12 weeks on subjective rating scales and 8 weeks on objective rating scales. Botulinum toxin type B has shown relative safety but can have autonomic side effects at higher total doses, which limits the possibility of continued dose escalation. Although these findings may preclude its use as a primary modality for the use in hyperkinetic facial lines, botulinum toxin type B still has a role in the treatment of the aesthetic patient and is yet another tool in the armamentarium of aesthetic practitioners.

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins / pharmacology*
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A
  • Cosmetic Techniques*
  • Face*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperkinesis / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Pilot Projects
  • Skin Aging / drug effects*

Substances

  • rimabotulinumtoxinB
  • Botulinum Toxins
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A