Glabellar Frown Lines
Glabellar frown lines are the most common reason for cosmetic injection of botulinum toxin.
Contraindications
  • Pregnancy or active nursing
  • Preexisting neuromuscular conditions, such as myasthemia gravis or Eaton - Lambert syndrome
  • Some medications such as aminoglycosides, penicillamine, quinine, and calcium channel blockers can potentiate the effects of botox and should not be used concomitantly.
Adverse effects
  • Bruising
  • Swelling
  • adjacent muscle paralysis causing asymmetrical appearance
  • Ptosis