SUMMARY
This retrospective study presents the auhor 's experience in the treatment of the hemifacial spasm whit botulinum toxin type A . Nineteen patients received 71 injections. Success rate was 94.4%. The mean duration of effect after the treatment was 17.7 (± 7.2) weeks. The incidence of complications was 35.2% and dose related. All of them were minar, transitories and restricted to the face.
Key Words:
Hemifacial spasm; Botulinum A toxin