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A study on glabellar wrinkle patterns in Koreans.

H S Kim¹, C Kim, H Cho

¹Dermatology, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, Korea.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV

|October 31, 2013

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A new classification of glabellar wrinkle patterns in Koreans, including "U", "11", "X", "Phi", and "I" types, aids individualized botulinum toxin treatments for more natural results.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Aesthetic Medicine
Facial Anatomy

Background:

Botulinum toxin is a standard treatment for glabellar lines, a common injection site in Asians.
Previous classifications of glabellar contraction patterns were found to be confusing.
Understanding specific wrinkle patterns is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To classify glabellar wrinkle patterns in Korean individuals.
To establish an Asian consensus for tailored botulinum toxin treatment approaches.
To improve the precision of glabellar line treatment.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 139 Korean patients receiving their first botulinum toxin treatment for glabellar wrinkles.
Classification of wrinkle patterns by experienced Korean dermatologists based on line orientation and location.
Panel consensus development for Asian treatment recommendations.

Main Results:

Five distinct glabellar wrinkle patterns were identified: 'U', '11', 'X', 'π (Phi)', and 'I'.
The classification identified key muscles contributing to each pattern.
Recommendations were made for targeted muscle treatment, including dose and injection site variations.

Conclusions:

Significant interpersonal variations in facial animation exist among Koreans.
A simplified classification system for glabellar wrinkles can lead to more accurate and individualized botulinum toxin therapy in Asians.
This approach aims for more effective and natural-looking outcomes.