An Iatrogenic Botulism Case After an Esthetic Use of Botulinum Toxin Botulinum Toksininin Estetik Amaçlı Kullanımı Sonrası Oluşan İyatrojenik Botulizm Olgusu
Turkiye Klinikleri Dermatoloji, cilt.36, sa.2, ss.100-103, 2026 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.5336/dermato.2025-112292
- Dergi Adı: Turkiye Klinikleri Dermatoloji
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, EMBASE, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.100-103
- Anahtar Kelimeler: botulinum toxins, Botulism, esthetics, type A
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Botulinum toxin is a highly reliable agent widely used in aesthetic dermatology for the treatment of mimic wrinkles such as glabellar wrinkles, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. Inappropriate doses or the use of unlicensed products may lead to iatrogenic botulism. This may cause serious findings. The clinical picture is usually characterized by symptoms related to neuromuscular transmission disorders such as ptosis, difficulty swallowing, speech disorders, and generalized muscle weakness. In aesthetic applications, it is of great importance that botulinum toxin injections are performed by experts in the field and with reliable products. Since systemic toxin spread findings, although rare, may be life-threatening, clinicians should be careful about this complication. Here, a case of iatrogenic botulism following the use of botulinum toxin for aesthetic purposes is presented.