Resection of Bilateral Masseter Hypertrophy and Buccal Fat Pad Associated with Genioplasty to Correct Aesthetic–Functional Disturbances in the Face

Masseter hypertrophy is an uncommon condition, characterized by an increase in the volume of the masseter region, with the patient presenting functional and aesthetic complaints. Several therapeutic modalities have been suggested for this condition, however, a surgical approach usually presents cons...

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Published in:Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery 2022-06, Vol.21 (2), p.515-520
Main Authors: Ribeiro, Igor Lerner Hora, Costa, Marcelo Victor Omena Caldas, da Silva Santos, Ingrid Madiany, de Andrade, Clarisse Samara, da Hora Sales, Pedro Henrique
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aesthetics
Botulinum toxin
Case Report
Case reports
Dentistry
Edema
Manipulative therapy
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology
Physical therapy
Plastic Surgery
Postoperative period
Skin & tissue grafts
Surgery
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Summary:Masseter hypertrophy is an uncommon condition, characterized by an increase in the volume of the masseter region, with the patient presenting functional and aesthetic complaints. Several therapeutic modalities have been suggested for this condition, however, a surgical approach usually presents consistent results in more complex cases. The objective of this article is to report a clinical case of masseter hypertrophy associated with class IV of Kin, treated through partial removal of the masseter muscle, bichectomy and genioplasty. Surgery was performed under general anesthesia in a hospital setting. The planning was previously carried out through prototyped models and radiographs to remove the excess bone shown in the mandibular angle region. Surgical treatment of masseter hypertrophy is effective and long-lasting in severe cases. Additional surgical procedures must be performed in order to provide the best possible result according to the facial deformity found.
ISSN:0972-8279
0974-942X
DOI:10.1007/s12663-022-01707-4