Dr. Mayer has treated 30 of the 36 patients with surprising results. He expected a better response rate from the targeted technique. Instead, both methods delivered equally positive results despite the lower BOTOX dosages.

He suspects that it may not be the total number of BOTOX units delivered to a site that’s important but the volume size in which those units are delivered. “Instead of directing a concentrated stream, we’re flooding the area. Even with less BOTOX units, we’re more likely to reach the neuromuscular junction,” he explained. “This suggests we could use smaller doses than we’ve used before.”

If these initial findings hold up and can be duplicated, they may lead to a more efficient use of BOTOX injections in treating spasticity. This could be tremendously beneficial to patients with brain injuries that trigger spasticity in several areas of the body.