ReviewToxins2024
Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin-A Injections into the Masseter Muscle for Both Medical and Aesthetic Purposes.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The Use of Botulinum Toxin Injections in Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Safety Outcomes.Pain research & management · 2026Pooled it
- Botulinum Toxin for Bruxism: An Overview.Toxins · 2025Pooled it
- Fanning Deep Injection of Botulinum Toxin Type-A for Masseter Hypertrophy: A Retrospective Study of 239 Patients.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
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- A plastic surgery approach to Meige syndrome: Botulinum toxin for rebalancing facial dystonia and aesthetics - A case report.JPRAS open · 2026Article
- Factors Associated With Paradoxical Masseteric Bulging After Botulinum Toxin Injection for Masseter Hypertrophy: A Retrospective Analysis.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Article
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- Introduction toToxins · 2025Article
- Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Bruxism Management.Toxins · 2025Article
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Submental and Masticatory Muscle Morphology and Its Relationship with Temporomandibular Joint Structures.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Multimodal Approaches in the Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Effect of Photobiomodulation in Patients with Temporomandibular Dysfunction Refractory to Botulinum Toxin Treatment: A Non-Controlled Multicentric Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Electromyography Potential to Discriminate Muscular or Articular Temporomandibular Disorders and Healthy Patients.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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- Electromyographic Diagnostic Ranges Defining Temporomandibular Disorders and Healthy Individuals' Results in Functional Clenching Index.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- The Condition of the Masseter Muscles After Orthodontic Treatment with Fixed Appliances.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
With the increasing use of Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections in the masseter muscles for both medical and aesthetic purposes, there is a constant need to continually enhance the efficacy of these treatments and reduce the risk of potential adverse events. This review provides an in-depth analysis of the masseter muscle's anatomical structure and essential landmarks and emphasizes the advantages of ultrasound (US) guidance in improving the precision of BoNT-A injections compared to conventional blind methods. The review is supplemented with comprehensive figures, including graphics, clinical images, and ultrasound visuals, to support the discussion. Potential complications such as paradoxical bulging, inadvertent injections into the risorius muscle or parotid gland, facial paralysis, and the risk of bone resorption are examined. Future research should aim at refining injection techniques and assessing the long-term effects of repeated treatments to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
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