Botulinum toxin A treatment for contouring of the lower leg.
BACKGROUND
Botulinum toxin type A is widely used in the treatment of bilateral masseteric hypertrophy in Asians. Botulinum toxin A may have plausible effects on the oversized calf muscles that cause mental distress in Korean women.


OBJECTIVE
We report our successful use of botulinum toxin A in the treatment of two patients with muscular legs.


METHODS
The toxin was injected into the gastrocnemius muscle, 300-360 U per side.


RESULTS
A reduction in calf circumference was noticed 3 weeks after treatment and was maintained for 6-8 months without systemic side effects.


CONCLUSIONS
Botulinum toxin treatment for enlarged gastrocnemius muscles is a non-invasive alternative method for the improvement of calf contours.
Han
Kwang-Ho
KH
Chungdam LJH Skin Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
Joo
Young-Hyun
YH
Moon
Sang-Eun
SE
Kim
Kyu-Han
KH
D000328:Adult; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy / Q000188:drug therapy; D007866:Leg; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000473:pathology*; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A