Reduction Mandibuloplasty Along with Partial Masseter Muscle Resection: Masseter Muscle Response and Bone Regeneration

OBJECTIVE

To compare the masseter muscle changes and bone regeneration between reduction mandibuloplasty along with partial masseter muscle resection and reduction mandibuloplasty alone.

METHODS

Forty-seven patients who complained of prominent mandibular angle and hypertrophy masseter muscles (MMH) were divided into group 1 treated with reduction mandibuloplasty along with partial masseter muscle resection, and group 2 treated with reduction mandibuloplasty alone. Pre-5 days and long-term postoperative computed tomography data were collected, and the masseter muscle volume, hemi-mandible volume, and unilateral lower face width were measured. Patient satisfaction and complication were also evaluated.

RESULTS

At long-term follow-up, group 1 showed a greater decrease in masseter volume (p < 0.001), and lower face width (p < 0.001), and less bone regeneration (p < 0.001) than group 2. Furthermore, patients in group 1 had higher satisfaction with the surgical outcome (p < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

Reduction mandibuloplasty along with partial masseter muscle resection can achieve a slender frontal appearance and significantly decrease bone generation. For patients with MMH, reduction mandibuloplasty along with partial masseter muscle resection is an effective and predictable lower face reshaping surgery.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV

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