[Botulinum toxin, description and clinical applications in the treatment of the face wrinkles].
The botulinum toxin is used more and more in the treatment of the wrinkles of the face and mainly in its 1/3 superior part.


OBJECTIVE
To describe the technique of injection and to establish a treatment program based on the anatomical data.


METHODS
The description of the muscles and the elements constituting the face makes it possible to specify the play of the muscular balances of the face.


RESULTS
The technique of injection needs certain requirements: It must be of small quantity and not diffuse. The treatment program must be integrated in a unit based on the study of each muscular group of the face and the opposite skin to release a reasonable attitude in the handling in safety of this toxin.


CONCLUSIONS
The technique is sure and effective by respecting the indications and the conditions of use.
Braccini
Frédéric
F
f_braccini@hotmail.com
Berros
Philippe
P
Belhaouari
Lakhdar
L
D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000266:history / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000187:drug effects; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015595:Skin Aging
D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D001905:Botulinum Toxins