title: Botulinum toxin type B.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Botulinum toxin B is an antigenically distinct form of Botulinum toxin which has unique physical and clinical properties that distinguish it from Botulinum toxin A.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe properties of Botulinum toxin B.
  
  
  METHODS
  More rapid onset, greater diffusion characteristics as well as diminished longevity have been identified to date in previous studies.
  
  
  RESULTS
  BTX-B is safe and effective.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The clinical role of this novel neurotoxin in the aesthetic arena is presently evolving.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Weill Medical College-Cornell University, New York, USA. nssderm@sadickdermatology.com
authors.forename: Neil S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Sadick
mesh_terms: D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: C096323:rimabotulinumtoxinB; D001905:Botulinum Toxins; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A