Novel anatomical proposal for botulinum neurotoxin injection targeting depressor anguli oris for treating drooping mouth corner
- Authors
- Yi, Kyu-Ho; Lee, Ji-Hyun; Hu, Hye-Won; Choi, You-Jin; Lee, Kangwoo; Lee, Hyung-Jin; Kim, Hee-Jin
- Issue Date
- Jun-2023
- Publisher
- Korean Association of Anatomists
- Keywords
- Botulinum toxins; Depressor anguli oris; Drooping mouth corner; Dermotoxin; Anatomy
- Citation
- Anatomy & Cell Biology, v.56, no.2, pp.161 - 165
- Journal Title
- Anatomy & Cell Biology
- Volume
- 56
- Number
- 2
- Start Page
- 161
- End Page
- 165
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/88536
- DOI
- 10.5115/acb.22.258
- ISSN
- 2093-3665
- Abstract
- The depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscle is a thin, superficial muscle located below the corner of the mouth. It isthe target for botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) injection therapy, aimed at treating drooping mouth corners. Hyperactivity of the DAO muscle can lead to a sad, tired, or angry appearance in some patients. However, it is difficult to inject BoNT into the DAO muscle because its medial border overlaps with the depressor labii inferioris and its lateral border is adjacent to the risorius, zygomaticus major, and platysma muscles. Moreover, a lack of knowledge of the anatomy of the DAO muscle and the properties of BoNT can lead to side effects, such as asymmetrical smiles. Anatomical-based injection sites were provided for the DAO muscle, and the proper injection technique was reviewed. We proposed optimal injection sites based on the external anatomical landmarks of the face. The aim of these guidelines is to standardize the procedure and maximize the effects of BoNT injections while minimizing adverse events, all by reducing the dose unit and injection points.
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