Abstract
Introduction:
Local infiltration of Botulinum toxin has gained popularity for cosmetic denervation of hyperfunctional facial lines, but its major drawback is that it only lasts up to several months. We propose an alternative procedure to treat glabellar frown lines that will last longer.
Materials and Methods:
Ten women aged 32–62 with hyperfunctional frown lines went through the electrical denervation procedure. Transcutaneous transection of corrugator and procerus muscles were performed electrosurgically. All patients were followed up to 6 months for evaluation of glabellar frown lines.
Results:
Six out of 10 patients still are unable to frown, and another four are noted to have a minimal ability to frown. The electrical denervation procedure appears to have longer lasting effects compared with previous studies with Botox injections. Surrounding edema and ecchymosis is one of the most notable complications, which occurred in 7 out of 10 patients.
Discussion:
The electrical denervation procedure is safe and when done properly has longer lasting effects with a very low complication rate.
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