Midface lifting with botulinum toxin: intradermal technique.
BACKGROUND
An intradermal injection technique is a variation of the intramuscular or subcutaneous injection technique usually performed with botulinum toxin for facial rejuvenation. The technique applied to realign the imbalance of the facial muscles by weakening the downward pull of the depressors and allowing the levators to contract in a compensatory fashion results in midface lifting and rejuvenation.


OBJECTIVE
To address the intradermal injection technique of botulinum toxin for midface lifting.


METHODS
A restrospective review of the patients undergoing midface lifting during the year 2008, the procedure, the details of the injection technique, and outcomes are described.


RESULTS
An intradermal injection technique of botulinum toxin successfully gives rise to midface lifting and rejuvenation.


CONCLUSIONS
An intradermal injection technique of botulinum toxin treatment is effective for aesthetic improvement in the midface.
Petchngaovilai
Chariya
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Clinicare, Bangkok, Thailand. dr.chariya@gmail.com
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007271:Injections, Intradermal; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*
D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A