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ArticleCureus2023

An Assessment of the Reduction of Submental Fullness With ATX-101 (Deoxycholic Acid Injection) in the Expanded Safe Zone.

Husnain Khan, Nur Ul Ain, Dujanah S Bhatti, Junaid Khan

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Husnain KhanPlastic Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, PAK.
Nur Ul AinPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, PAK.
Dujanah S BhattiPlastic Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, GBR.
Junaid KhanOrthopaedic Surgery, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK.

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Background and objective Facial aesthetics have a huge impact on how individuals view themselves and are viewed by society. The aesthetics of the face are tremendously influenced by the shape of the chin and neck. In this study, we aimed to observe the outcomes in individuals after the use of ATX-101 (deoxycholic acid injection) in an expanded safe zone for submental fullness. To ensure optimal outcomes and reduce the risk of adverse events, appropriate patient selection is the key. ATX-101 treatment may be administered in combination with hyaluronic acid fillers, botulinum toxins, cryolipolysis, and radiofrequency treatment. This is the first study of its kind to be carried out at the national level in Pakistan. Materials and methods This was a quasi-experimental study conducted at the Rawalian Burn and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan for a period of nine months, from 10-1-2021 to 11-10-2021. A total of 62 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled. We recorded if any complications had occurred or not. Moreover, the total number of treatment sessions, the volume of injectables used, and the interval between sessions were also documented. ATX-101 package was injected into the treatment area. Due care was taken to avoid the region of the marginal mandibular nerve. After the procedure, outcomes and complications were observed. Results In this study, patient satisfaction was reported in 59 (95.2%) patients. After the fourth session, final improvement was observed in 59 (95.16%) patients. Tenderness was found in seven (11.3%) patients, bruising was noted in four (6.5%), edema was found in seven (11.3%), numbness was noted in one (1.6%), whereas paresis and alopecia were not found in any of the patients. Conclusion Our study concluded that ATX-101 is a very useful modality with fewer complication rates and is associated with significant improvement in the expanded safe zone for submental fullness.

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atx 101complicationcosmetic injectionsdeoxycholic aciddouble chinfacial contourfacial plasticmesotherapysafe zonesubmental fullness

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PMCPMC10037223

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