Patent ID: 7234469
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method for determining an effect of a botulinum toxin upon a muscle, the method comprising the steps of: (a) making a first impression of a skin surface in proximity to a muscle into or in the vicinity of which a botulinum toxin will be administered, the impression being made while the muscle is at a first maximum voluntary contraction; (b) administering the botulinum toxin to the muscle; (c) making a second impression of the skin surface in proximity to the muscle, the impression being made while the muscle is at a second maximum voluntary contraction; (d) examining the first impression and the second impression by illuminating at least one of the first impression and the second impression with a single light source, and; (e) comparing the first impression and the second impression to determine an effect of a botulinum toxin upon the muscle.