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Physicians using neuromodulators need to develop an in-depth and holistic understanding of the facial musculature as a single, large, functional structure that does not work in isolation. In this Special Topic, I review the anatomy of the continuous fibromuscular layer of the face, discuss how certain age-related indications develop as a consequence of imbalances to this unified structure, and propose considerations for neuromodulator-based interventions of the upper, mid, and lower face. I provide evidence-supported recommendations on the most optimal applications of neuromodulators to help rebalance the musculoaponeurotic layer for more natural outcomes. Through outcomes of my patients, I show how the facial mimetic muscles can be modulated with careful placement of botulinum toxin, without causing unnatural facial expressions, to achieve an expressive, well-balanced face that reflects health, vitality and happiness.
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