STL Index for: Botulinum Toxin A
The Treatment of Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis
Primary focal hyperhidrosis afflicts a significant number of patients in the United States and greatly impacts their quality of life. Treatment decisions should take into consideration disease location, severity and patient preference.
Patient Research: How Would Patients Choose Their Surgeon?
Patients need to be able to both understand and accept the risks of surgery. It's a balance between their motivation and desire to undergo surgery and their willingness to accept the risks involved with that procedure.
The Cost of Treating Aging Face
Patients need to be able to both understand and accept the risks of surgery. It's a balance between their motivation and desire to undergo surgery and their willingness to accept the risks involved with that procedure.
Unfit Candidates for Cosmetic Surgery
Patients need to be able to both understand and accept the risks of surgery. It's a balance between their motivation and desire to undergo surgery and their willingness to accept the risks involved with that procedure.
Who Would be the Ideal Candidate for Cosmetic Surgery to treat Aging Face
The ideal candidate depends on the specific treatment, but in general terms, we are looking at a patient who is a healthy, non-smoker, does not have high blood pressure, does not require anti-coagulants, is in their late 40s or early 50s, where the impact of the surgery is highest.
Advantages of Cosmetic Surgery when Treating Aging Face
What are the advantages of cosmetic surgery over soft procedures like Botox and dermal fillers? The main advantage is that cosmetic surgery allows for a more profound and long lasting correction that's not possible with other treatment options.
Botox, Injectable Filler, and Cosmetic Surgery to Treat Aging Face
What cosmetic procedures might be useful for a given patient? The two key principles of aging of the face are volume loss and tissue malposition. There are many elements changing simultaneously, so it's very rare that there is an effective singular procedure that can act as a fix all solution.
Debunking Common Misconceptions about Aging Process
What cosmetic procedures might be useful for a given patient? The two key principles of aging of the face are volume loss and tissue malposition. There are many elements changing simultaneously, so it's very rare that there is an effective singular procedure that can act as a fix all solution.
Botulinum Toxin Type A: New Information about an Old Medicine
Several formulations of botulinum toxin type-A (BoNT-A) are on the market in North America. This article discusses formulations, and differences in pharmacokinetics, and how it affects indications.
Botulinum Toxin Products Overview
The success of botulinum toxin type A (BOTOX®, Allergan Inc.) in the cosmetic arena has acted as a stimulus for the development of other neurotoxins. Herein, we present an overview of botulinum toxin products for cosmetic applications that have received regulatory approval or are under development.
Treatment of Hyperhidrosis with Botulinum Toxin A
Focal hyperhidrosis of axillae, palms or soles is a frequent, socially debilitating condition, triggered by various emotional stimuli. There are several treatment options such as local application of metal salts or tap water iontophoresis, which provide temporary relief for patients.
Update on the Botulinum Neurotoxins
The botulinum neurotoxins (BTX) are an exciting group of therapeutic agents with dramatically expanding clinical indications. The US FDA has approved BOTOX® (BTX-A, Allergan) and Myobloc™ (BTX-B, Elan Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of cervical dystonia.
Update on Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin type-A (BTX-A) is a neurotoxin which blocks presynaptic release of acetylcholine. It interferes with neuromuscular transmission, temporarily paralyzing the affected muscle. Of special interest for dermatologists is the unlabelled cosmetic applications, for conditions such as wrinkles and hyperhidrosis.