Effects of zinc supplementation on duration and action of botulinum toxin applied to face muscles: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials

• Published in: Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals (Online) Vol. 5; p. 100080
• Main Authors: Junior, Hélio Trindade, Melo, Caroline dos Santos, Mendes, Renata Rabello, Santos, Ramara Kadija Fonseca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2023; Elsevier
• Subjects: Botulinum toxins; Esthetics; Zinc; Zinc compounds; Zinc compounds; Esthetics; Botulinum toxins; Zinc

•Supplementation of the 50 mg of zinc increased the duration of BT action in face muscles being dependent on the application objective.•It was not possible to determine the best type and dose of supplemental zinc to increase the duration of BT action in face muscles.•The insufficient number of RCTs...