BOTME Study: A National e-Delphi Study on the Use of Botulinum Toxin for Aesthetic Treatment of Middle Easterners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The demand for botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) cosmetic treatments is growing among individuals with skin of color, primarily due to increased cultural acceptance, social media influence, and patient awareness. However, there remains a lack of standardized, evidence-based guidance on the use of BTX-A in these populations.

Objective

To develop consensus-based clinical recommendations on aesthetic botulinum toxin injection practices in patients with skin of color.

Methods

A modified e-Delphi method was conducted with 10 board-certified dermatologists specializing in cosmetic dermatology. Inclusion criteria required ≥ 5 years of experience and publications, or teaching activity in BTX-A use. Two e-Delphi rounds evaluated 29 evidence-based statements. Consensus was d

SUBMITTER: Al-Haddab M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12516931 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature