[Denervation of mimic muscles during endoscopic lifting of the upper part of face]

Klin Khir. 2013 Aug:(8):72-4.
[Article in Ukrainian]

Abstract

Endoscopic lifting of the upper part of face carry out in 28 patients Chemical or surgical denervation had been done for decreasing of mimic muscles activity. Medical glue with folic acid had been used for tissues fixation. Use of medical glue in conjunction with preliminary chemical denervation of mimic muscles with botulin toxin application decreases surgery duration, prevents complications and increases satisfaction of patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use
  • Endoscopy*
  • Face / surgery*
  • Facial Muscles / drug effects
  • Facial Muscles / innervation
  • Facial Muscles / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle Denervation / methods*
  • Rhytidoplasty / methods*
  • Tissue Adhesives / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Tissue Adhesives
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A