BoTox Into the Sternocleidomastoid Muscles (SCM)
Start Date
5/14/2025
Completion Date
8/1/2026
Summary
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.
Detailed Description
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 65 years
Interventions
prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs
Conditions
Locations
The Spiegel Center
Newton, Massachusetts 02459
United States