Prospective evaluation of incobotulinumtoxinA in the management of the masseter using two different injection techniques.

ABSTRACT:

Background

IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin Cosmetic^®) has been used previously in the management of masseteric hypertrophy. However, a standardized injection technique has not been established. The goal of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two injection techniques in the management of masseteric hypertrophy using incobotulinumtoxinA.

Methods

Thirty female patients with masseteric hypertrophy were recruited and evenly randomized to receive bilateral treatments of either a single-injection technique (SIT) or a multiinjection technique (MIT). Improvement of masseteric hypertrophy was assessed at week 16 using standardized measurements and photographs. Patients completed a 5-point satisfaction questionnaire while physicians completed the Global

SUBMITTER: Nikolis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6047857 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature