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
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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
