Cosmetic

616) A patient had botulinum A exotoxin (BTX-A) injected into the forehead. After 3 days there was still no response. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Reinjection in 3 months
B. Reinjection with a half dose at day 4
C. Reinjection at 2 weeks
D. No for further injections
E. Reinjection increasing the initial dose at 2 weeks




REFERENCES & ANSWER

Blitzer A., Binder W. J., Brin M. F.: Botulinum Exotoxin A (Botox) for Facial Wrinkles, Chapter 23 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Second Edition, Thieme, (Papel, editor), 2002, p. 262-268

Meyer T. K., Blitzer A.: Botulinum Toxin for Facial Wrinkles, Chapter 30 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Third Edition, Thieme, (Papel, editor), 2009, p. 369-377




616) C         Reinjection at 2 weeks