TY - JOUR
T1 - Use of botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of masseteric muscle hypertrophy
AU - Arikan, Osman Kursat
AU - Tan, Funda Uysal
AU - Kendi, Tuba
AU - Koc, Can
PY - 2006/2/1
Y1 - 2006/2/1
N2 - We investigated the effectiveness of botulinum toxin A intramuscular injection for the management of masseteric muscle hypertrophy. Five patients with masseteric muscle hypertrophy were treated with botulinum toxin A (Dysport, Beaufour Ipsen, France). Clinical photographs were obtained before and between 3 and 6 months after application. Four patients are pleased with their present facial appearance. However, one patient reported mild discomfort about his appearance. Neither local nor general adverse effects were noted. Botulinum toxin A is a safe, easy-to-use, and effective nonsurgical option in the management of masseteric muscle hypertrophy. Its use is associated with a high degree of patient and physician satisfaction.
AB - We investigated the effectiveness of botulinum toxin A intramuscular injection for the management of masseteric muscle hypertrophy. Five patients with masseteric muscle hypertrophy were treated with botulinum toxin A (Dysport, Beaufour Ipsen, France). Clinical photographs were obtained before and between 3 and 6 months after application. Four patients are pleased with their present facial appearance. However, one patient reported mild discomfort about his appearance. Neither local nor general adverse effects were noted. Botulinum toxin A is a safe, easy-to-use, and effective nonsurgical option in the management of masseteric muscle hypertrophy. Its use is associated with a high degree of patient and physician satisfaction.
KW - Botulinum toxin A
KW - Masseteric muscle hypertrophy
KW - Treatment
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U2 - 10.2310/7070.2005.4108
DO - 10.2310/7070.2005.4108
M3 - Article
C2 - 16527016
AN - SCOPUS:33645033602
VL - 35
SP - 40
EP - 43
JO - Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
JF - Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
SN - 1916-0208
IS - 1
ER -