Effects of botulinum toxin type A on contouring of the lower face
- Authors
- Choe, SW; Cho, WI; Lee, CK; Seo, SJ
- Issue Date
- May-2005
- Publisher
- B C DECKER INC
- Citation
- DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, v.31, no.5, pp 502 - 508
- Pages
- 7
- Journal Title
- DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
- Volume
- 31
- Number
- 5
- Start Page
- 502
- End Page
- 508
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/24624
- DOI
- 10.1097/00042728-200505000-00002
- ISSN
- 1076-0512
1524-4725
- Abstract
- BACKGROUND. Masseteric muscle hypertrophy is an uncommon condition represented as a swelling of the masseter muscle. Recent reports have demonstrated the successful use of botulinum in the treatment of masseteric hypertrophy. OBJECTIVE. This study was a prospective trial to evaluate the effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A (Botox) in the treatment of masseteric muscle hypertrophy according to doses of 10, 20, and 30 U. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Twenty-two patients were referred to the dermatologic clinic for the management of masseteric muscle hypertrophy. Ultrasonographic measurements of the thickness of the masseter muscle were performed, and clinical photographs were taken before treatment and 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 9 months after the treatment. RESULTS. The median values of percentage reduction of muscle mass were 10.3%, 16.5%, 23.7%, 24.7%, 21.6%, 16.5% in the 10 U group; 11.9%, 18.8%, 24.8%, 27.7%, 26.7%, and 21.8% in the 20 U group; and 12.0%, 19.4%, 25.0%, 27.8%, 37.8%, and 24.1% in the 30 U group. CONCLUSION. The adequate dose of botulinum toxin type A for treatment of masseteric muscle hypertrophy should be above 20 U. The effect of botulinum toxin type A is maintained for at least 9 months as the treatment of masseteric muscle hypertrophy.
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