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Holger G. Gassner, MD; David A. Sherris, MD; Oren Friedman, MD

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2009;11(2):140-142.

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An increasing body of evidence suggests that botulinum toxin–induced immobilization of facial wounds results in enhanced wound healing.^1-6 Most of these data were acquired on forehead wounds. The forehead is a particularly favorable area to treat because of its low associated risk of inducing temporary functional deficits. The injection techniques applied in wound healing are derived from the widespread experience with cosmetic facial injections in the forehead. In recent years, the indications for botulinum toxin (Botox; Allergan, Irvine, California) treatment of facial lines have been extended beyond the forehead. Analogous to the progression of cosmetic indications, extension of Botox treatment for wound healing to the lower face would seem to be intuitive.

Important functions of the perioral musculature include facial expression, oral sphincter, and articulation. These functions are easily compromised with injection of Botox. Transient functional deficits may therefore . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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