Ann Dermatol.  2015 Dec;27(6):756-758. 10.5021/ad.2015.27.6.756.

Combined Treatment with Botulinum Toxin and 595-nm Pulsed Dye Laser for Traumatic Scarring

• Lee SJ
• Jeong SY
• No YA
• Park KY
• Kim BJ

• KMID: 2157455
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2015.27.6.756

Abstract

Traumatic scars on skin covering areas of high movement, especially areas on the face, can be stressful for patients. We report two cases of traumatic scars that occurred on the chin, and that were successfully treated with a combined therapy of 595-nm pulsed dye laser (PDL) and intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin. After the treatment, good cosmetic results were achieved in both patients. The only adverse effect during and after the treatments was mild pain, which resolved within several days without any additional treatment. In conclusion, the combination of 595-nm PDL and intramuscular botulinum toxin injection was shown to be a safe and effective treatment for traumatic scars on the mobile chin area in Korean patients.

Keyword

Botulinum toxin; Cicatrix; Pulsed dye lasers

MeSH Terms

Botulinum Toxins*
Chin
Cicatrix*
Humans
Injections, Intramuscular
Lasers, Dye*
Skin
Botulinum Toxins

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) A long, linear, and arc-shaped scar on the chin (before treatment). (B) After 8 weeks, marked improvement of the lesion was observed after a single intradermal botulinum toxin injection and four 595-nm pulsed dye laser treatments.

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  Fig. 2 (A) A prominent erythematous hypertrophic scar on the chin (before treatment). (B) After 8 weeks, marked improvement of the lesion was observed after a single intradermal botulinum toxin injection and two 595-nm pulsed dye laser treatments.

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