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 (2003). Botulinum toxin. In IM Freedberg et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 6th ed., vol. 2, chap. 276, pp. 2565–2567. New York: McGraw-Hill.

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Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSWLast Updated: August 25, 2006
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
James D. McMahan, MD, FACS - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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