ReviewIndian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India2020
The Treatment of Facial Asymmetry with Botulinum Toxin: Current Concepts, Guidelines, and Future Trends.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- Botulinum toxin in peripheral facial paralysis: systematic review and rehabilitation perspectives.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Correction of Iatrogenic Facial Asymmetry Caused by Botulinum Toxin Using Contralateral Injection: A Case Report.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Article
- Management and outcomes of facial nerve injury following rhytidectomy: a systematic review.Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2025Review
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- Hyaluronic Acid-based Fillers for Facial Rehabilitation in Inherited Neuropath.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
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- Role of Robotics in Neuromodulator and Filler Injections of Face.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2023Article
- Alterations in Integumental Facial Dimensions after Orthodontic Treatment.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2021Article
- Botulinum Toxin Type A to Improve Facial Symmetry in Facial Palsy: A Practical Guideline and Clinical Experience.Toxins · 2021Review
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Abstract
This article will describe facial asymmetry secondary to facial nerve paralysis (FNP), and review current concepts, guidelines, and future trends. Despite the increasing use of botulinum toxin (BoNTA) in treating FNP, ideal dosage, timing, and additional therapies are not unequivocally established. Facial asymmetry significantly impacts quality of life (QOL) by strongly affecting self-perception and social interactions; injectables may mediate great clinical improvement. This article provides practical guidelines for the use of BoNTA and provides schemes for accurate assessment and documentation. A systematic, stepwise approach is recommended with methodical assessment, meticulous placement, conservative dosage, and careful follow-up. Future trends include the potential use of newly developed toxins, muscle modification with fillers, improved imaging techniques, and targeted QOL studies. Hopefully, a growing number of aesthetic injectors may become technically proficient and join multidisciplinary teams for managing FNP.
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