Anatomical Guidelines and Technical Tips for Neck Aesthetics with Botulinum Toxin

Hyewon Hu; Soo-Bin Kim; Jovian Wan; Lisa Kwin Wah Chan; Alvin Kar Wai Lee; Olena Sydorchuk; Arash Jalali; Mariana César Corrêa; Jong-Seo Kim; Kyu-Ho Yi

doi:10.1055/s-0044-1788284

Archives of Plastic Surgery, Table of Contents

CC BY 4.0 · Arch Plast Surg 2024; 51(05): 447-458
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1788284

Cosmetic: Special Topic

Anatomical Guidelines and Technical Tips for Neck Aesthetics with Botulinum Toxin

Hyewon Hu ^*

¹Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Human Identification Research Institute, BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea

,

Soo-Bin Kim ^*

¹Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Human Identification Research Institute, BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea

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Jovian Wan

²Asia Pacific Aesthetic Academy, Hong Kong

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Lisa Kwin Wah Chan

³EverKeen Medical Centre, Hong Kong

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Alvin Kar Wai Lee

³EverKeen Medical Centre, Hong Kong

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Olena Sydorchuk

⁴Wlabel, Seoul, Korea

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Arash Jalali

⁵One Clinic MD, Vancouver, Canada

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Mariana César Corrêa

⁶Clinic Dr Mariana Correa, Brazil

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Jong-Seo Kim

⁷Kimjongseo Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, Korea

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Kyu-Ho Yi

¹Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Human Identification Research Institute, BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea

⁸Maylin Clinic (Apgujeong), Seoul, Korea

› Author Affiliations

Abstract

Botulinum toxin can be used for various purposes to enhance neck aesthetics, addressing concerns such as platysmal bands, optimizing the cervicomental angle, preventing worsening of horizontal neckline and decolletage lines during aging, submandibular gland hypertrophy, and hypertrophied superior trapezius muscle. Understanding the anatomy of muscles such as the trapezius, platysma, and submandibular gland is crucial for achieving desirable outcomes with botulinum toxin administration. Techniques for injecting botulinum toxin into these muscles are discussed, emphasizing safety and efficacy. Specific injection points and methods are detailed for treating platysmal bands, optimizing the cervicomental angle, addressing submandibular gland hypertrophy, and managing hypertrophied superior trapezius muscle. Careful consideration of anatomical landmarks and potential complications is essential for successful botulinum toxin injections in these areas.

Keywords

neck aesthetics - botulinum toxin - beautiful neck - trapezius muscle - submandibular gland - platysma muscle

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