Treatment of post-traumatic chin deformities using bilateral botulinum toxin injections

• Published in: Archives of craniofacial surgery Vol. 20; no. 5; pp. 310 - 313
• Main Authors: Park, Eon Ju, In, Seok Kyung, Yi, Hyung Suk, Kim, Hong Il, Kim, Ho Sung, Kim, Hyo Young
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 01.10.2019; 대한두개안면성형외과학회
• Subjects: Case Report; 성형외과학
• ISSN: 2287-1152; 2287-5603
• DOI: 10.7181/acfs.2019.00199

Post-traumatic hematoma formation is a common complication of contusion. If the hematoma is large enough to aspirate or drain, it can be treated quickly and appropriately. However, if the hematoma is small or concealed by local swelling, it may be overlooked and left untreated. In most cases, a hematoma will resolve following conservative treatment; however, associated infection or muscle fibrosis can occur. Herein, we present the case of a patient with a chin deformity caused by a post-traumatic hematoma. The deformity was treated using botulinum toxin and triamcinolone acetonide injections as minimally invasive treatments. The course of treatment was good.Post-traumatic hematoma formation is a common complication of contusion. If the hematoma is large enough to aspirate or drain, it can be treated quickly and appropriately. However, if the hematoma is small or concealed by local swelling, it may be overlooked and left untreated. In most cases, a hematoma will resolve following conservative treatment; however, associated infection or muscle fibrosis can occur. Herein, we present the case of a patient with a chin deformity caused by a post-traumatic hematoma. The deformity was treated using botulinum toxin and triamcinolone acetonide injections as minimally invasive treatments. The course of treatment was good.