Abstract
Toxins isolated from lethal bacteria allow for safe, versatile, and minimally invasive interventions that have revolutionized the field of cosmetic and therapeutic treatments. Botulinum toxins are high-molecular weight proteins produced by Gram-positive, spore-forming Clostridial bacteria. The toxins of 5 distinct strains (A, B, E, F, and G) affect humans. Currently, type A and B toxins are available for the treatment of human diseases in the United States, with type A being the only agent approved for cosmetic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This article reviews the history of botulinum toxin as a cosmetic intervention, discusses its current role in cosmetic treatment, and provides an update of other neurotoxins on the horizon for therapeutic and cosmetic use.
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