Abstract
A previous open-label study evaluated botulinum toxin type B (BTX-B; Myobloc) for the treatment of glabellar wrinkles and showed that it is safe and effective at a dose of 1,800 U. The duration of effect at this dose was approximately 8 weeks, and it was felt that higher doses would result in a longer duration of effect. This is a prospective open-label study to assess the safety, efficacy, and duration of response following BTX-B injection at doses of 2,400 and 3,000 U for the treatment of glabellar frown lines. A total of 39 patients were enrolled: 16 patients received 2,400 U. Eighteen patients received 3,000 U, and 5 patients received saline injections (control group). Doses were divided equally among six sites. All subjects had rapid improvement of interglabellar rhytides, with full response seen within 2 to 3 days. The duration of effect was 9.6 and 10.4 weeks with 2,400 and 3,000 U, respectively. Five subjects (two in the 2,400-U group and three in 3,000-U group) reported adverse events related to the BTX-B injection. Three subjects complained of mild pain at the injection site, and two subjects complained about lid droop/ptosis (one with the occurrence of headache). BTX-B injection is safe and effective for the treatmen...Continue Reading
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