AMM 364: NEWLUX: Revolutionizing Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments in 2025
March 03, 2025
The podcast episode covers the essential updates from Korea’s aesthetic medicine scene, highlighting the release of the 2024 consensus guidelines for using the new botulinum neurotoxin type A product, NEWLUX®. A panel of dermatology and plastic surgery experts shared insights into optimized dosage and injection techniques, including the new “five-point injection” technique for treating glabellar frown lines. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on ensuring safer and more effective non-surgical facial treatments, reflecting the rapid advancements in cosmetic procedures.
Quick Takes
- Ten Korean experts released the 2024 consensus guidelines for NEWLUX® in aesthetic medicine
- Guidelines address dosage, injection techniques, and minimize complications for facial expression muscles
- “Five-point injection” technique introduced for managing glabellar frown lines with higher doses
Episode Transcript
Today is February 20, 2025, and we have some fascinating updates from Korea in the world of aesthetic medicine. A panel of ten Korean experts, specialists in dermatology, plastic surgery, and aesthetic medicine, have released the 2024 consensus guidelines for using a novel botulinum neurotoxin type A product, known as NEWLUX®. This comes after their 2013 guideline, addressing the increasing demand for safe and effective non-surgical facial treatments.
These experts refreshed the guidelines to optimize dosage, injection techniques, and minimize complications when targeting facial expression muscles. Notably, they introduced the “five-point injection” technique for more comprehensive management of glabellar frown lines, suggesting higher doses of up to 20 units in some cases. The safety and efficacy of these recommendations are paramount to achieving the desired outcomes without adverse effects.
This updated guideline is crucial for aesthetic practitioners aiming to enhance facial features responsibly and innovatively. These insights not only ensure safer procedures but also reflect the rapid advancements in the field of cosmetic botulinum toxin applications. That’s your aesthetic update for today—tune in tomorrow for more on the latest trends in the field of cosmetic enhancements!