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Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Treatment of Focal Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Absar MS, Onwudike M.
Dermatol Surg.  2008;34(7):751-755.
  KEYWORDS: Botulinum toxins , Dermal fillers , Hyperhidrosis

Sterility Assessment of Multiple Use Botulinum A Exotoxin Vials: A Prospective Simulation

Alam M, Yoo SS, Wrone DA, White LE, Kim JY.
J Am Acad Dermatol.  2006;55:272-275.
  KEYWORDS: Botulinum toxins
A preponderance of evidence now indicates that storage of reconstituted botulinum toxin solution for longer than the 4 hours recommended by the manufacturer does not result in loss of effectiveness...
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The Lidocaine/Tetracaine Peel: A Novel Topical Anesthetic for Dermatologic Procedures in Adult Patients

Alster T.
Dermatol Surg.  2007;33(9):1073-1081.
  KEYWORDS: Lasers

Combined 595-nm and 1,064-nm laser irradiation of recalcitrant and hypertrophic port-wine stains in children and adults

Alster TS, Tanzi EL.
Dermatol Surg.  2009;35(6):914-918.
  KEYWORDS: Lasers
PURPOSE: Although pulsed dye laser (PDL) treatment of port-wine stain (PWS) has long been proven safe and effective, incomplete clearance of these vascular malformations can be problematic...
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Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Tear Production After Treatment of Lateral Canthal Rhytids

Arat YO, Yen MT.
Opthal Plast Reconstr Surg.  2007;23:22-24.
  KEYWORDS: Botulinum toxins , Chemodenervation , Nonsurgical procedures , Rhytides

Efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of lateral crow's feet: double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study

Ascher B, Rzany BJ, Grover R.
Dermatol Surg.  2009;35(10):1478-1486.
  KEYWORDS: Botulinum toxins
BACKGROUND: Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is frequently used to treat crow's feet; the optimal dose for each toxin preparation should be established...
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Clinical Evaluation of a 1,450-nm Diode Laser as Adjunctive Treatment for Refractory Facial Acne Vulgaris

Astner S, Tsao SS.
Dermatol Surg.  2008;34(8):1054-1061.
  KEYWORDS: Lasers

Despite aggressive multitreatment medical acne regimens, many patients demonstrate modest benefit. The 1,450-nm diode laser has been shown to improve acne in a study setting. Herein we evaluate the use of this laser as an adjunctive tool in the management of refractory facial acne vulgaris…
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Comparison of Smooth-Gel Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers with Cross-Linked Bovine Collagen: A Multicenter, Double-Masked, Randomized, Within-Subject Study

Baumann LS, Shamban AT, Lupo MP, et al, for The Juvéderm vs. Zyplast Nasolabial Fold Study Group.
Dermatol Surg.  2007;33(suppl 2):S128-S135.
  KEYWORDS: Collagen fillers , Dermal fillers , Hyaluronic acid , Nasolabial folds , Nonsurgical procedures , Rhytides

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Comprehensive review

Beasley KL, Weiss MA, Weiss RA.
Facial Plast Surg.  2009;25(2):86-94.
  KEYWORDS: Dermal fillers , Hyaluronic acid , Nonsurgical procedures
Over the past decade, the popularity of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures has increased exponentially. Last year, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, more than 5 million procedures were performed using...
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Histological and Clinical Findings in Different Surgical Strategies for Focal Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Bechara FG, Sand M, Hoffmann K, Boorboor P, Altmeyer P, Stuecker M.
Dermatol Surg.  2008;34(8):1001-1009.
  KEYWORDS: Hyperhidrosis , Surgical procedures

Although a variety of different surgical strategies for focal axillary hyperhidrosis (FAH) have proven effective, little is known of intraoperative and postoperative histologies of different surgical methods. The objective was to use pre-, intra-, and postoperative histologic findings to evaluate different surgical procedures for FAH in establishing a possible correlation between the interventions and clinical outcome…
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A Randomized, Evaluator-Blinded Comparison of Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid Gel and Avian-Sourced Hylan B Plus Gel for Correction of Nasolabial Folds

Beer K.
Dermatol Surg.  2007;33(8):928-936.
  KEYWORDS: Dermal fillers , Hyaluronic acid

What Stands in the Way of Treating Palmar Hyperhidrosis as Effectively as Axillary Hyperhidrosis with Botulinum Toxin Type A

Benohanian A.
Dermatol Online J.   2009;15(4):12.
  KEYWORDS: Botulinum toxins , Hyperhidrosis
Botulinum Toxin type A (BTX-A) has revolutionized the treatment of focal hyperhidrosis (HH) in recent years and has dramatically reduced the invasive surgical techniques that have been performed in the past to control severe focal HH unresponsive to topical therapies...
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Botulinum Toxin, Immunologic Considerations With Long-Term Repeated Use, With Emphasis on Cosmetic Applications

Borodic G.
Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am.  2007;15:11-16.
  KEYWORDS: Botulinum toxins , Chemodenervation , Nonsurgical procedures
Botulinum toxin is a unique pharmaceutical agent in wide-scale use for cosmetic and multiple therapeutic applications. Physicians using these agents for esthetic purpose must realize the potential for future therapeutic needs...
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Safety and Tolerability of OnabotulinumtoxinA in the Treatment of Facial Lines: A Meta-Analysis of Individual Patient Data from Global Clinical Registration Studies in 1678 Participants

Brin MF, Boodhoo TI, Pogoda JM, et al.
J Am Acad Dermatol.  2009;61(6):961-970.
  KEYWORDS: Botulinum toxins , Nonsurgical procedures , Tissue augmentation