Objectives: A full understanding of facial muscle anatomy and activity for facial expression is necessary for correct usage of botulinum neurotoxins for cosmetic use. Specific activities of facial muscle action will be reviewed including:
• Elevators and depressors for the upper face- brow positioning, eyelid elevation and ptosis
• Mid and lower face muscles for treatment of
o Bunny lines
o Nasal tip elevation
o Gummy smile
o Cheek contouring with masseter muscles
o Mentalis and chin contour
o Nefertiti lift
o Platysma and neck correction
Muscle location and treatment will be reviewed.
Disclosures
Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No
Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No
Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
Yes
Please specify entities (individual, company, society): 1. Allergan Corporation • Consultant and Clinical Investigator 2. Revance • Consultant and Clinical Investigator 3. Galderma • Consultant and Clinical Investigator 4. Merz • Consultant and Clinical Investigator 5. Suneva • Consultant and Clinical Investigator 6. Teoxane • Clinical Investigator 7. CROMA • Clinical Investigator 8. Evolus • Clinical Investigator 9. Sienna Pharmaceuticals • Clinical Investigator
Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No
This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability