Consensus panel's assessment and recommendations on the use of 3 botulinum toxin type A products in facial aesthetics

Aesthet Surg J. 2013 Mar;33(1 Suppl):35S-40S. doi: 10.1177/1090820X13480479.

Abstract

In this summary article, the authors discuss the characteristics of abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, and onabotulinumtoxinA. With 3 neuromodulators available in the US market, comparisons between and among products will invariably be made, so arguments for the most effective facial aesthetic uses of each neuromodulator are presented. Topics addressed in this article include patient expectations, toxin reconstitution and preparation, patient positioning, differences among products, the role of complexing proteins, and dosing and injection strategies. Recommendations are also provided by treatment area.

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use*
  • Face*
  • Humans
  • Rejuvenation*
  • Skin Aging

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A
  • abobotulinumtoxinA
  • incobotulinumtoxinA