title: Botulinum toxin A and/or soft tissue fillers for facial rehabilitation.
abstract: Botulinum toxin A and soft tissue fillers are cornerstones of facial rejuvenation procedures. They can also be of benefit in facial rehabilitation. We report on three female patients who were treated with botulinum toxin A and/or hyaluronic acid-based fillers, one after orthognathic surgery, two after Bell's palsy, to correct facial asymmetries and loss of volume to restore facial attractiveness and improve their self-esteem and quality of life. These minimally invasive procedures are safe and effective. However, they need to be repeated for the long-term rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Academic Teaching Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Friedrichstrasse 41, 01067, Dresden, Germany. wollina-uw@khdf.de.
authors.forename: Uwe
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Wollina
authors.affiliation: Clinica Goldman, Porto Alegre/RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goldman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D020330:Bell Palsy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D057909:Orthognathic Surgery; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012060:Rejuvenation
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A
keywords: Bell’s palsy; Botulinum toxin A; Facial rehabilitation; Orthognathic surgery; Soft tissue fillers