Botulinum toxin injections have been used both in the face and neck for many years. However, injection into the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) has only been done to treat neck spasms. In this study botulinum toxin will be injected into the SCM to determine if this will result in a temporary slimming effect on the neck and produce a more feminine, youthful neck contour.
The specific study objectives are to determine if: * the neck circumference is decreased at 4 weeks after botulinum toxin (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs) injection. * patients can appreciate a difference in their neck contour, self-confidence, and the way they perceive themselves post-injection via an aesthetics outcome and a neck perception survey. * injection of the botulinum toxin into the sternocleidomastoid muscle is safe to perform based on adverse events.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Each participant will receive 60 units (U) of prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs into each SCM for a total of 120 U. Participants will return in 2 weeks to determine if any touch-up injection is needed.
The Spiegel Center
Newton, Massachusetts, United States
RECRUITINGNeck circumference
A standard tape measure will be used and circumference recorded in centimeters
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks
Post injection neck appearance
A 5-item investigator developed questionnaire will be used to assess each participant's opinion about their neck appearance after the botulinum toxin injections. Each item has 4 potential responses from 1=Definitely disagree to 4=Definitely agree. Total scores can range from 5 to 20 and higher scores suggest more positive opinions about their neck appearance.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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