How BOTOX Helps with Facial Scars

If you have a beautiful smile, you likely want people to notice it. Still, your grin may not get its due if you have unsightly facial scars. In that case, people will be too distracted to see your chompers. Thankfully, though, you could resolve the problem with BOTOX. This treatment would shrink your blemishes, making them stand out less. Your Geneva dentist can even prove that fact with evidence. To that end, here’s how BOTOX helps with facial scars.

Some Context: What’s BOTOX?

BOTOX is a widely known brand of botulinum toxin injections. Said toxins are used for medical and aesthetic purposes, ranging from wrinkle treatments to migraine headache prevention.

In cosmetic dentistry, BOTOX’s purpose is to address signs of aging. It works by keeping specific facial muscles from tensing, thus smoothing fine lines and wrinkles across your face. The result is a younger look that can make your smile seem more vibrant for months at a time.

Only a qualified and properly trained professional should perform BOTOX injections. So long as that rule holds, you can expect noticeable results just a few weeks after treatment. (Of course, the BOTOX solution takes effect mere days after the injection.)

How Does BOTOX Help with Facial Scars?

According to recent research, BOTOX can improve the appearance of facial scars. In particular, the injections can reduce the marks’ bumpiness and width.

The conclusion was made in a 2018 study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®. There, researchers found that patients who got post-surgery BOTOX injections had narrower and flatter scars on their faces. Apparently, weakening the area under a healing incision helps it recover more smoothly. The less its underlying muscles move, the less likely a patient is to develop scar tissue. The study authors even believe BOTOX could further improve scar quality when working with topical therapies.

What Other Issues Can BOTOX Address?

While BOTOX is famous for its cosmetic changes, it has the power to do much more. In fact, the injections can reliably treat the following:

• Jaw Pain from Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)
• Chronic Migraines
• Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
• Neck Spasms (Cervical Dystonia)

Remember, however, that BOTOX results are temporary. It can’t cure persistent health conditions, which may require a more permanent solution.

As you can see, BOTOX helps with facial scars. Consider getting it from your local dental provider – they’ll give you a face that helps your grin stand out!

About the Practice

Randolph Dental Care is based in Randolph, NJ. Led by Drs. Glen and Zachary Goldstein, our practice takes pride in its safe, comprehensive, and cutting-edge dentistry. We offer tailored service for nearly every oral need, whether preventive, cosmetic, or even restorative. Our team can also provide BOTOX injections for various cosmetic effects. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (973)-895-7995.