The significance of split-face studies and electromyography in forehead rejuvenationopen access
- Authors
- Moon, Bomin; Park, Ki Young; Mun, Hye Gwang; Kim, Yun Sang; Kim, Yu Jin
- Issue Date
- Oct-2023
- Publisher
- Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- Keywords
- Botulinum toxins; Electromyography; Forehead; Rejuvenation
- Citation
- Archives of Craniofacial Surgery, v.24, no.5, pp 218 - 222
- Pages
- 5
- Journal Title
- Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
- Volume
- 24
- Number
- 5
- Start Page
- 218
- End Page
- 222
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/90573
- DOI
- 10.7181/acfs.2023.00451
- ISSN
- 2287-1152
2287-5603
- Abstract
- Background: Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxic substance with a wide range of uses, from the treatment of musculoskeletal spasms to anti-aging regimens by improving wrinkles. Split-face studies in which drugs are injected in the right and left sides of the faces have been actively conducted in botulinum toxin studies. In this study, we aimed to investigate the reliability of a split-face study for determining the effectiveness of botulinum toxin based on eyebrow height and movement, and electromyography results. Methods: Thirty-one women aged 35 to 55 years were included in the study. Eyebrow height was measured as the distance from the eye-brows to the upper eyelid margin on the primary gaze, and eyebrow movement was measured as the distance when the forehead was wrinkled for 5 seconds. A noninvasive method was used for electromyography of the frontalis muscles. Results: No statistically significant differences in right and left eyebrow heights and movements, and electromyography findings (p = 0.256, p = 1.000, and p = 0.978, respectively) were found. Pearson correlation analysis showed that electromyography muscle activity is positively associated with eyebrow movement, respectively (p < 0.001). Conclusion: We advocate the reliability of split-face study and the usefulness of electromyography of frontalis muscle in forehead rejuvenation research. © 2023 Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
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