title: Botulinum toxin to minimize facial scarring.
abstract: Chemoimmobilization with botulinum toxin A is an ideal biochemical agent that allows near-total elimination of muscle pull on the healing facial wound. The goal of chemoimmobilization of facial cutaneous wounds is to eliminate dynamic tension on the healing tissues to improve wound healing and minimize scarring for optimal aesthetic results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York 14209, USA.
authors.forename: Eric M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Jablonka
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Sherris
authors.forename: Holger G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Gassner
mesh_terms: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000187:drug effects; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A