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Preparation of Botox

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Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery

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Abstract

Botox is an extremely labile lyophilized albumin and neurotoxin cryoprecipitate that should be reconstituted without agitation in order to prevent inactivation. Preserved (bacteriostatic) saline may be used for its mild anesthetic properties.

Originally published in: Chen WPD Khan JA, McCord, Jr. CD. Color Atlas of Cosmetic Oculofacial Sugery. Philadelphia Butterworth Heinemann/Elsevier. 2004.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Kansas University School of Medicine, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA

    Jemshed A. Khan MD (Clinical Professor)

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology and Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

    Morris E. Hartstein MD, FACS (Clinical Associate Professor) (Clinical Associate Professor)

  2. Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

    John B. Holds MD, FACS (Clinical Professor) (Clinical Professor)

  3. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Eye Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

  4. Spalding Dr. Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Beverly Hills, CA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

  5. Davidorf Eye Group, West Hills, CA, USA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

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Khan, J.A. (2008). Preparation of Botox. In: Hartstein, M.E., Holds, J.B., Massry, G.G. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-69007-0_93

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