Ablation of Facial Nerve Branches Controlling Glabellar Frowning

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Radiofrequency Ablation of Facial Nerve Branches Controlling Glabellar Frowning


Foster KW, Fincher EF, Moy RL (Central Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Ctr, Winter Haven; Moy-Fincher Med Group, Los Angeles, CA) Dermatol Surg 35:1908-1917, 2009§



K.A. Gutowski, MD



Evidence Ranking


• C



Expert Rating


• 1



Abstract



Background


Hyperdynamic activity of the corrugator supercilii and procerus muscles causes glabellar furrows. Recently, a novel radiofrequency device has become available that can effectively ablate the efferent nerves controlling corrugator and procerus contraction, producing clinical results that are similar to those of botulinum toxin.



Objective

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