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Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 5/2022

06-01-2022 | Face Lift | Original Article

Application of Three-Dimensional Technology in Evaluating the Lower Face Lifting by Regional Platysma Injection with Botulinum Toxin-A

Authors: Haijiao Li, Hongli Zhao, Xinyao Chen, Lijun Hao, Sai Luo

Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 5/2022

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Abstract

Background

Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection of regional platysma has been utilized in the lower-part elevation and mandibular contour sculpture. However, the relative research, especially in quantitative assessment appears very spare. Our aim is to investigate the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) technology as a method for regional platysma injection with BTX-A.

Materials and Methods

From October 2019 to September 2020, patients with mild or moderate degrees of facial sagging on the lower face were recruited to regional platysma BTX-A injection, and 3D scanning and measurement technology was used to evaluate the difference of curved distances and angels. Patients’ improvement was assessed by the global aesthetic improvement scale (GAIS).

Results

A total of 57 patients underwent regional platysma BTX-A injection and 32 patients were followed up successfully. Compared with Pre-operative, postoperative facial reference curves distance and cervico-mental angles had statistical differences (p < 0.05). GAIS suggested that the 3D imaging measurement technology could improve satisfaction.

Conclusion

3D technology can evaluate the improvement of the lower face with BTX-A. It provides effective measurement methods and raises satisfaction.

Level of Evidence IV

This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.​springer.​com/​00266.
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Metadata
Title
Application of Three-Dimensional Technology in Evaluating the Lower Face Lifting by Regional Platysma Injection with Botulinum Toxin-A
Authors
Haijiao Li
Hongli Zhao
Xinyao Chen
Lijun Hao
Sai Luo
Publication date
06-01-2022
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Issue 5/2022
Print ISSN: 0364-216X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-021-02743-0

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