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Open Access 09-05-2024 | Botulinum Toxin | Original Research

Comparative Study on the Duration and Efficacy of Various Botulinum Toxin Type A Injections for Reducing Masseteric Muscle Bite Force and Treating Facial Wrinkles

Authors: Surachet Sirisuthivoranunt, Supisara Wongdama, Phumithep Phumariyapong, Ya-Nin Nokdhes, Panwadee Thongjaroensirikul, Thanya Techapichetvanich, Mattias Pettersson, Martin Ågren, Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha

Published in: Dermatology and Therapy | Issue 5/2024

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Abstract

Objective

Botulinum toxin serotype A (BoNT/A) is widely used for minimal invasive aesthetic treatments. Different brands of BoNT/A exhibit structural variations. The aim of this study was to compare the duration and efficacy of various BoNT/A brands available in Thailand for reducing bite force and treating wrinkles.

Methods

Fifty participants were randomly assigned to one of five groups, with each group receiving a different BoNT/A brand, namely, incobotulinumtoxinA (IncoA), onabotulinumtoxinA (OnaA), abobotulinumtoxinA (AboA), letibotulinumtoxinA (LetiA), and prabotulinumtoxinA (PraboA). BoNT/A was administered to the masseter muscle and the upper face. Bite force was measured before injection and at 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 weeks post-injection. Evaluation scores for wrinkle improvement were assessed after the treatment.

Results

The most significant reduction in bite force occurred between 2 and 4 weeks post-injection. PraboA demonstrated the most substantial reduction in bite force, while IncoA had the least effect. However, the percentage of bite force reduction did not exhibit statistical significance between BoNT/A types. Additionally, the reduction in bite force for all BoNT/A types was reversed at 4 months post-injection. More than half of the participants experienced improvement beyond 16 weeks.

Conclusions

The structural differences among BoNT/A brands did not significantly affect the longevity and efficacy of bite force reduction and wrinkle treatment.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: TCTR20211205001 (registered 4 Dec 2021).
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Metadata
Title
Comparative Study on the Duration and Efficacy of Various Botulinum Toxin Type A Injections for Reducing Masseteric Muscle Bite Force and Treating Facial Wrinkles
Authors
Surachet Sirisuthivoranunt
Supisara Wongdama
Phumithep Phumariyapong
Ya-Nin Nokdhes
Panwadee Thongjaroensirikul
Thanya Techapichetvanich
Mattias Pettersson
Martin Ågren
Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha
Publication date
09-05-2024
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Dermatology and Therapy / Issue 5/2024
Print ISSN: 2193-8210
Electronic ISSN: 2190-9172
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-024-01177-1

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