Does SARS-CoV-2 vaccination affect the immediate effect of botulinum toxin? First impressions

Background: The SARS-CoV-2 infection has spread worldwide rapidly since its identification at the end of 2019. Globally, until April 2021, there have been more than 150 million confirmed cases of Covid-19, including over 3 million deaths. Therefore, a race was pro...

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Main Authors: Bruna Souza Felix Bravo, Raquel Melo Carvalho, Laís Bezerra de Menezes Penedo, Fernanda Lourenço Prestes, Samantha Talarico, Sabrina Talarico, Sergio Talarico
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD) 2022-12-01
Series:Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.surgicalcosmetic.org.br/Content/imagebank/pdf/v14/en_v14a138.pdf
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Summary:Background: The SARS-CoV-2 infection has spread worldwide rapidly since its identification at the end of 2019. Globally, until April 2021, there have been more than 150 million confirmed cases of Covid-19, including over 3 million deaths. Therefore, a race was promptly started to produce an effective vaccine against the new virus. Botulinum toxin injection remains the leading non-surgical cosmetic procedure worldwide, with a high rate of efficacy and patient satisfaction. Aims: This study aims to analyze the association between the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and the immediate botulinum toxin response. Materials and Methods: This was an observational, retrospective, and multicenter study. Data were collected between April and June 2021, and a medical record review of 71 patients from 27 to 76 years old treated with botulinum toxin injection. Results and Conclusion: There were no meaningful changes in the immediate outcome of patients vaccinated for Covid-19 and botulinum toxin. However, it is vital to underline that follow-up and further studies are needed to define whether the Covid-19 vaccine can alter the duration of effect and efficiency of the botulinum toxin.
ISSN:1984-8773