Botulinum toxin (Botox)

References

Citations

  1. Botulinum toxin (Botox cosmetic) for frown lines (2002). Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics, 44(W1131A): 47–48.

  2. Glogau RG (2008). Botulinum toxin. In K Wolff et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 7th ed., vol. 2, pp. 2388–2394. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical.



Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Last Updated: August 4, 2008
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Keith A. Denkler, MD - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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