Botulinum Toxin Use in the Upper Third of the Face.

Abstract

Botulinum toxin (BTX) is one of the most frequent procedures performed in the United States for facial rhytids. It has become a mainstay aesthetic treatment of the upper third of the face. In addition to aesthetic indications, there are a multitude of functional disorders for which BTX has proved effective. Patient evaluation and selection are critical components to treatment success. A thorough understanding of patient anatomy is critical for prevention of complications when using BTX. The use of neuromodulators in the upper third of the face is continually evolving and its indications continue to expand.