Contributions of 3D Photography and Stereophotogrammetry to the Evaluation of Facial Symmetrization by Botulinum Toxin Injections. Study of Facial Symmetry Before and After Botulinum Toxin Injections on the Face of Patients Suffering From Sequellar Peripheral Facial Paralysis

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE NICE · May 24, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how effective botulinum toxin injections are at improving facial symmetry in patients who have experienced facial paralysis. The researchers want to find out if these injections can help balance the appearance of the face and how well 3D photography can measure these changes. They will take 3D photos of participants before the injections and again about a month later to see the differences. The trial aims to include at least 15 patients who have received these injections at the Head and Neck Institute in Nice, France.

To be eligible for the study, participants must be adults who have had botulinum toxin injections in their facial muscles for symmetry improvement. However, individuals with a history of significant facial surgery, certain neurological diseases, or skin conditions that could affect analysis won’t be included. If you participate, you can expect to undergo photography sessions and receive the injections, with the hope of seeing improvements in your facial symmetry. This study could help doctors better understand how to use these injections for patients with similar conditions in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • -Patients who received injections of botulinum toxin in the facial muscles, aimed at facial symmetrization at Head and Neck Institute, Nice, France at Head and Neck Institute, Nice, France.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of corrective surgery for facial palsy, significant facial surgery, neurodegenerative diseases, the presence of skin imperfections or facial tumors that would impede a rigorous analysis of wrinkles and facial movements.

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