Bogari M, et al. – This study was designed not only to determine the most effective botulinum toxin injection method for correcting the contour of the lower leg calf but also to determine the dose that can produce the maximum effect in meeting the demands of the physician and patient. The results seemed to suggest that injection dosage and method have a strong connection with achieving a better contouring result.

Methods

• From January 2015 to July 2015, 18 female patients aged between 18 and 35 years were selected in this examination.
• 2 injection methods were compared: (I) 48 injection points with a distance of 2 cm between every point; and (II) 10 injection points.
• Magnetic resonance imaging examinations were conducted at baseline prior to treatment and at 1 month and a half year after treatment.
• To analyze the volumetric changes, a 3-dimensional study was performed.

Results

• The analysis in this study showed that the most effective and significant treatment method for hypertrophic gastrocnemius muscle was the 48-point method (scattering injection).
• Following injection, this method showed a significant level of satisfaction with result.