Chapter 26 Flashcards
Blood-brain barrier
The mechanism that alters the permeability of brain capillaries sell it some substances such as certain drugs are prevented from entering brain tissue other substances are allowed to enter freely.
Blepharospasm
Spastic movement of the orbicularis oculis; usually result of frequent and prolonged eyestrain.
Botulinum toxin
The bacterium for much Botox cosmetic and Dysport is derived.
Cervical dystonia
In neurological disorder involving painful spasms of the neck muscles.
Complications
Any unwanted and unexpected consequence of performing a treatment.
Dynamic movement
Movement caused by active movement of muscles a nerve impulses.
Glabella
The point above the nose between the eyes often subject to dynamic movement.
Nasolabial lines
Dynamic wrinkles that connect the nose to the mouth.
Necrosis
A situation that occurs when the needle is inserted into a blood vessel and a drop of filler material occludes the blood flow to the skin causing the skin to die.
Non animal stabilized hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid that is bacterial rather than an animal in nature.
Platysmal bands
Bands found vertically in the neck which are result of a dynamic movement of the neck and jaw.
Ptosis
Dropping of eyelids.
Punctate keratitis
Calluses resulting from prolonged and frequent exposure to friction.
Sclerotherapy
Injection into a vein of a chemical irritants that causes fibrosis and later elimination of the lumen it is used to treat varicose veins, hemorrhoids or esophageal varices.
Strabismus
And I disorder in which the optic axes in either eye cannot focus on the same object.
