{"id":141,"date":"2020-11-30T20:11:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T20:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2020-12-18T20:14:48","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T20:14:48","slug":"botox-and-facial-scars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/botox-and-facial-scars\/","title":{"rendered":"Can BOTOX Improve the Appearance of Facial Scars?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you have a facial scar from an accident that occurred when you were younger that doesn\u2019t make you feel as confident as you know you can be? Instead of considering invasive surgical procedures that require scalpels and sutures, why not try BOTOX injections? These are painless, deliver fast results, and according to a study published in 2018, have been shown to improve the appearance of facial scars. Read on to learn more about how BOTOX can address scarring and boost your confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does BOTOX Improve the Appearance of Scars?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/em> in March of 2018 wanted to see how effective BOTOX injections<\/a> were at improving the appearance of scarring. They gathered a small testing group of about 16 people who had facial surgery scars. Eight of those people were injected with botulinum toxin (BOTOX), and the other eight were injected with a saline solution placebo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About four months after their treatment, the patients all returned to have their scars evaluated and rated upon their appearance. These doctors were independent plastic surgeons who weren\u2019t affiliated with the study to make sure that the ratings were fair and unbiased. On average, the surgeons rated the patient\u2019s scarring who received the BOTOX injections higher than the placebo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should You Address Facial Scarring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many people, facial scars due to having to get stitches, needing surgeries from traumatic accidents, and other reasons are a major source of anxiety. While that may not be the case for everybody, it\u2019s nice to know that for those who don\u2019t feel confident due to these blemishes, there\u2019s a simple, cost-effective, safe, and non-surgical treatment that can help. Not only can reducing the appearance of these scars make you feel more confident, but it can also ease any emotional turmoil caused by your scar being a persistent reminder of a terrifying accident or other situation that doesn\u2019t spark happy memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Other Imperfections Can BOTOX Address?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people don\u2019t give BOTOX enough credit for everything it can do because it\u2019s associated with materialistic changes. However, this affordable cosmetic treatment has a lot to offer and can be used in a variety of situations, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n