Botulinum toxin type B.
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.
Sadick
Neil S
NS
Department of Dermatology, Weill Medical College-Cornell University, New York, USA. nssderm@sadickdermatology.com
D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods
C096323:rimabotulinumtoxinB; D001905:Botulinum Toxins; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A