Botox® after Botox® - a new approach to treat diplopia secondary to cosmetic botulinic toxin use: case reports

Arq Bras Oftalmol. 2012 May-Jun;75(3):213-4. doi: 10.1590/s0004-27492012000300014.

Abstract

A new technique for the treatment of diplopia secondary to cosmetic botulinum toxin A use is described. In this interventional case reports, two consecutive patients who developed diplopia after periocular cosmetic use of botulinum toxin A were treated with intramuscular botulinum toxin A injection into the antagonist extraocular muscle. Diplopia resolved in both patients in less than 1 week with no side effects or complications. In conclusion, the injection of intramuscular botulinum toxin A is an encouraging option for treatment of diplopia secondary to botulinum toxin A use for facial lifting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / adverse effects
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use*
  • Diplopia / chemically induced
  • Diplopia / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuromuscular Agents / adverse effects
  • Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Oculomotor Muscles
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Neuromuscular Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A