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Botulism toxin selectively induces flaccid paralysis in facial muscles, preventing Acetylcholine release from presynaptic nerve terminals and effectively blocking signal transmission. In addition to reducing the appearance of wrinkles, this approach helps to improve facial asymmetry and eyebrow position. Patients will see finalized results after 1–4weeks postprocedure, although many notice significant changes after just 2days. Repeated botulism toxin injections contribute to muscle atrophy in the affected muscles after about 5 treatments, which benefits the longevity of facial rejuvenation [114, 115].
There are various serotypes available, each with specific indications and advantages. The toxin itself is produced with fermentation of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, and there are several varieties. For the purposes of facial rejuvenation, we will discuss the relevant cosmetic applications, which use serotypes A and B. Different formulations are available for these serotypes, which include onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, and rimabotulinumtoxinB [116].
The latter is negatively associated with decreased longevity and potential for widespread diffusion, but the aesthetic improvement has a much earlier onset compared with serotype A formulations. The rimabotulinumtoxinB formulation is also more acidic, which tends to be more painful for patients when injected. OnabutilinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxin A, and incobotulinumtoxinA are frequently combined in a 1:2.5:1 ratio, respectively, and these serotypes tend to last longer compared to their B counterpart [117].
5.1 Discussion of Relevant Anatomy
Careful injection is required with all injectable therapy, especially in the facial muscles. The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) is unique to the face, and delicate muscles of expression are attached to overlying cutaneous tissues within this plane. Wrinkles tend to develop perpendicular to the orientation of these cutaneous attachments, although presentation can vary between patients [114, 118]. Muscles of relevance in the upper face are detailed in Table 1, along with the changes associated with aging or damage.
Table 1 Muscles of the upper face are listed above, along with their action and changes with aging
Muscle Action Changes with damage/aging
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Muscle Action Changes with damage/aging
Orbicularis oculi Depression of eyebrows,
eye closure
Lateral canthal rhytids (or “crow’s feet”), eyebrow depression
Corrugator supercilia Furrowing of eyebrows Vertical interbrow rhytids
Levator palpebrae superioris
Elevation of eyelids Ptosis
Procerus Inferomedial brow
movement
Vertical glabellar and upper nasal rhytids
Frontalis Elevation of eyebrows Horizontal forehead rhytids
Additional complexities are observed with the placement and depth of these muscles. The corrugator supercilii are bulkiest directly beneath the eyebrows, medially deep, and laterally superficial in relation to the frontalis [119123].
The position of the eyebrows is dependent on the integrity of these muscles and their attachments [125]. In women, the medial eyebrows should be positioned above the orbital rim, originating directly above the bilateral nasal alar cartilages. They should reach a maximal height just above the lateral canthus (lateral eye-opening) and maintain this height until termination. In contrast, the male eyebrows are positioned at the orbital rim, reaching their maximal height just above the pupils [124]. Relevant muscles of the middle and lower face are detailed in Table 2, and Fig. 17 provides a visual illustration of all the facial muscles.
Table 2 Muscles of the lower face are listed above, along with their action and changes with aging
Muscle Action Changes with damage/aging
Nasalis Wrinkling of the
nose
“Bunny lines”: dynamic wrinkles on the lateral or dorsal nose (may extend upward to the lower eyelids or cheeks)
Depressor septi nasi
Decreases nasal tip projection
Drooping nasal tip
Orbicularis oris
Mouth closure and lip protrusion
Vertical perioral wrinkles
Depressor anguli oris
Frowning Corners of the mouth are pulled downwards
Masseter Mastication
(chewing)
Hypertrophy, widening of the lower face (lending to contour deformities)
Mentalis Lower lip
protrusion
Dimpled chin
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Muscle Action Changes with damage/aging
Platysma Depression of
mouth corners
Décolleté wrinkles (also referred to as necklace lines)
Fig. 17 The facial muscles and their relative locations are illustrated in the above image [127]
5.2 Preprocedural Patient Assessment
Botulism toxin injections are not beneficial for all patients, and the aesthetician or surgeon should perform a thorough physical examination and obtain detailed past medical history prior to treatment. Contraindications include [128]:
1. Pregnancy/breastfeeding
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To date, adverse effects cannot be sufficiently correlated to neuromodulator injection, but this remains contraindicated until it can be proven otherwise
2.
Neuromuscular conditions (ALS, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis)
3.
Allergy: botulism toxin, ingredients in therapeutic formulation
4.
Untreated facial infection and skin inflammation
5. Static wrinkles (present without facial movement) or significantly deep
rhytids
These aesthetic deformities are indicated for surgical correction
After the patient is cleared for the procedure and the toxin has been reconstituted to the desired concentration, it can be drawn up into a syringe. Typically, aestheticians and surgeons use smaller 30- or 31-gauge needles on a 1 mm syringe for injection. Patients are instructed to remove any makeup prior to treatment, and the skin is cleaned with an isopropyl alcohol pad. The injection technique varies between providers, although there are certain factors that should be considered regardless of technique. Men usually require additional units for similar aesthetic results compared to women, due to the larger and stronger facial muscles. Techniques used to locate the facial muscles, as well as commonly used dosages, are discussed below. The depth of injection varies, depending on the muscle’s location and adjacent structures [122].
5.3 Injection Technique
The powdered form of botulinum toxin is originally packaged into 100-unit sealed vials, diluted with normal saline directly before the procedure or stored as a dilution for about 4weeks in a refrigerator. Depending on the area to be injected and available supplies on hand, the provider chooses from a variety of dilution techniques to create reconstitutions with 4, 5, or 10units/0.1mL. Higher concentrations incur additional risk of unwanted dispersion into adjacent facial muscles [116, 117, 129].
Prior to injection and directly after, patients should avoid using vitamins and medications that are shown to increase bleeding, as this can result in
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unaesthetic bruising. Topical anesthetics before injection, as well as the use of vibrational devices, can be safely incorporated to reduce intraprocedural pain [130, 131].
5.3.1 Glabellar Rhytids
Regardless of gender, rejuvenation of the glabellar complex is most frequently pursued. Neuromodulator injection will target the corrugator supercilii to correct dynamic vertical rhytids in this region, as well as the procerus if horizontal rhytids are present [122]. The superficial frontalis lies directly above the deeper corrugator supercilii at its medial aspect, requiring deeper penetration of the needle to the supraperiosteal plane. The lateral aspect of the corrugator m. is superficial to the frontalis and should be targeted with superficial needle placement.
Many providers will have the patient furrow their eyebrows when locating these muscles, as the lateral insertion point can be visually identified and the deeper muscle belly beneath the eyebrows is more easily palpated. The injections should be kept at least 1 cm above the eyebrow to avoid accidental paralysis of the levator palpebrae and resultant ptosis [115,
131]. The procerus can be selectively paralyzed using interbrow injections
placed about 4 mm below the surface of the skin [118, 122].
5.3.2 Forehead Rhytids
Horizontal rhytids in the forehead are attributed to the frontalis, which can be injected either subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The ideal female eyebrow has a raised lateral aspect, and this appearance can be recreated by reducing the injection volume in the lateral frontalis [118, 122].
5.3.3 Periorbital Rhytids
The orbicularis oculi muscle (OOM) can be superficially injected (1–2 mm below the skin) if it is deemed contributory to eyebrow lowering. Injectors can perform a simple test to confirm its involvement by having the patient close their eyes tightly while assessing the level of downward brow movement.
Injections placed in the OOM should be kept at least 1 cm away from the lateral canthus to avoid incidental toxin dispersal to the eye/nerves/surrounding structures. Lateral injections into the OOM induce
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lifting of the lateral eyebrows at rest, and medially placed injections will induce lifting of the medial eyebrows [117].
Selective paralysis of the depressor supercilii is performed with superficial injections directly into the eyebrows, which helps to reduce downward dynamic movement with natural expressions [120].
5.3.4 Nasalis Muscle (“Bunny Lines”)
The nasalis takes on a horseshoe shape, curving transversely over the dorsum of the nose and moving inferiorly along the external lateral nasal wall. Correction of bunny lines is performed using 2 superficial injections (one on each side) about 1 cm above the lateral upper nostril, with the needle maintained at a 45-degree angle to the nasal bone [126] (Fig. 18).
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Fig. 18 The relative injection depth for glabellar m., frontalis m., periorbital m., and nasalis m. are identified in the figure, along with optimal placement. Careful technique is required to avoid accidental paralysis of adjacent muscles [127]
Dynamic nasal tip drooping can be corrected with injection of the depressor septi nasi muscle, which originates just below the nasal septum and moves superiorly around the nose. One injection is used, with the needle inserted deeply (at least 1/3 submerged) and perpendicularly at the columellar base [126].
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5.3.5 Perioral Rhytids
The fibers of orbicularis oris encircle the oral commissure and serve as an attachment point for adjacent muscles, including levator/depressor labii (elevate/depress the lips) and commissure retractors. Four injections along the upper vermilion border (upper lip-skin junction) are utilized, with two bilateral injections 1.5 cm medially from the corners of the mouth and 1 mm lateral to the philtrum (midline of upper lip). In addition to wrinkle reduction, upper lip projection and fullness are improved [132].
The depressor anguli oris (DAO) is targeted with injection to reduce frown lines, originating lateral to the chin at the base of the jaw (linea obliqua mandibulae) and inserting at the mouth corner. As it moves superiorly, the DAO overlaps the depressor labii inferioris and angles outward, passing over the marginal mandibular nerve at its lower half [133,
134]. Superficial injection into the subcutaneous adipose layer is placed in
the upper quarter of the muscle, lateral to the orbicularis oris [135].
5.3.6 Masseter Hypertrophy
Masseter hypertrophy is reduced with three bilateral injections (six total) into the muscle. The masseter originates superiorly at zygomatic arch and inserts at the mandibular ramus and lateral mandibular angle. Injectors can easily locate this muscle by asking the patient to clench their teeth while palpating. Three evenly spaced injections are placed inferior to the earlobe­mouth corner line and at least 15–20 mm superior to the mandibular angle border, with 1/3 of the needle submerged perpendicularly [126, 136].
5.3.7 Chin
The mentalis muscle runs perpendicularly, originating from the medial mandible and inserting into the skin below the lips. It is most easily located by palpating the skin while the patient moves the lower lip upward toward the nose. On average, there is 12 mm of medial space between denser muscle fibers, indicating two injection points bilaterally. These are placed just above the bony jawline close to the midline, with 1/3 of the needle submerged perpendicularly [137].
5.3.8 Jowls and Neck Laxity
Platysmal injections are indicated for patients with a relatively thin neck and minimal skin laxity, as the injected toxin will not correct sagging or
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drooping tissues. Platysmal banding occurs when the muscles separate or strain over time with contraction, and can be easily identified as patients pronounce the letter E. While grasping each band, the injector places 2–12 injections evenly along the entire length of the muscle. Additional injections (up to 10units) may be administered along the mandibular border, keeping at least one finger width away from the mandible to avoid inadvertent paralysis and dysphagia [138].
Table 3 details the appropriate range of dosages necessary for rhytid correction, which vary depending on location [122, 126].
Table 3 The facial muscles are listed in the table above, along with the recommended number of injection points and the number of units
Muscle Recommended dosages (units) Number of injection points
Glabellar complex (CS & Procerus) 8–40 3–7
Frontalis 8–25 4–8
Orbicularis oculi 4–15 (per side) 1–5 (per side)
Nasalis 5–10 (per side) 1 (per side)
Depressor septi nasi 10 1
Orbicularis oris 4–12 4–6
Depressor anguli oris 5–10 (per side) 1 (per side)
Masseter 30–60 (per side) 3 (per side)
Mentalis m. 10–20 2
Platysma m. Maximal dose: 50 (per side) 2–12
5.4 Complications and Outcomes
The most common side effect with botulism toxin injection is ecchymosis/bruising at the injection site, most frequently near orbicularis oculi injection. Nearly one in four patients are estimated to develop transient bruising after the procedure. Severe bleeding can result in hematoma formation, and patients are advised to avoid anticoagulant medications (NSAIDS, aspirin) and supplements (ginkgo biloba, garlic) to avoid severe adverse effects [139]. Ice and pressure can additionally reduce or slow hematoma formation. Short-term headaches and hypoesthesia occur in many patients for up to 48h after injection, as well as dry mouth and malaise [130].
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As discussed above with injection techniques, careful needle placement can help to avoid unintentional injection and paralysis of local muscles. Glabellar injections are implicated in unilateral eyelid ptosis and may result from increased skin laxity or poor technique. Additional complications with injections near the periorbital area include ectropion (outward turning of the lateral eyelid), diplopia (double vision), strabismus (crossed eyes), orbital fat pad herniation, and dry eyes [130, 139, 140].
Careful and consistent placement is key to avoiding incidental paralysis of local muscles or asymmetric paralysis of target muscles. Patients whose occupation is reliant on their appearance or ability to communicate nonverbally (e.g. newscasters, actors, teachers) would benefit from a prediscussed undertreatment strategy [139].
Serious adverse effects are 33 times less likely to occur with cosmetic use of botulism toxin compared to therapeutic treatments, and the dose is 4 times lower [141]. Of these adverse effects, the most prevalent to cosmetic augmentation are dysphagia, allergic reaction, and muscle weakness [142]. Dysphagia usually presents as mild neck discomfort a few days after injection, and difficulty with swallowing occurs around day 10. Poor injection technique or toxin dispersion with platysmal injections are common causes of dysphagia, as the neck muscles are prone to diffusion [143].
Botulism is a severe condition with various presentations and is generally associated with local or systemic muscle weakness, paralysis, dysarthria, and respiratory arrest. The latter is indicative of severe botulism and requires the use of mechanical ventilation. These effects may appear years after injection, although they are most common after 10 or 11 repeated treatments [38]. Certain medications can alter the effects of injected botulism toxin, including aminoquinolones, magnesium sulfate, cyclosporine, and muscle relaxants (especially succinylcholine). Patients are recommended to discontinue these drugs temporarily or in the long term to avoid injection-related complications [144146].
Generally, the aesthetic improvement to wrinkles and fine lines is maintained for 3months after injection. Half of the patients treated with
Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA) maintained their results at 3months, compared to 40–50% with Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) and 15–25% with Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA) [147]. Patients who received
botulinum toxin type A injections were most satisfied with their results after
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