Scar-Tox refers to injection of neuromodulators aka Botox/Dysport/Daxxify around a scar, any type of scar really. The calculated doses of neuromodulator are carefully injected around the scar area to reduce the tension on the healing scar tissue.
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Why is Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars important?
Safe, effective, painless addition that can save thousands of dollars on costly laser treatments as well as reduce the burden of potentially painful, range of motion limiting scar tissue formation as well as psychological burden on physical appearance.
Botox simply offers a safe and effective adjunctive treatment for scar management, enhancing patient satisfaction and quality of life by providing good aesthetic outcomes and minimal side effects.
Benefits of Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars treatment
- Reduced redness aka erythema
- Reduced symptomatic scar pain
- Reduced scar size and width
- Reduced overall cost of scar treatment down the line if needed
- Reduced pruritis aka itchiness
- Reduced thickness and increased flexibility
- Improved aesthetic appearance
- Minimal size effects
- High patient satisfaction
- Improved quality of life
How does Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars injection treat scars?
Scars do not heal well under tension. If anything, tension may create a stressful environment for the scar to heal, leading to formation of bad collagen aka hypertrophic scar or keloid scar tissue, especially in the areas that move a lot, ex: face, shoulders, knees, spine. By injecting Botox around the scar tissue, we reduce the tissue tension and allow the scar to heal under less tension, which will create less scaring and less pain.
What are the most common places for Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars to be injected?
The simplest answer is anywhere a scar is being made including traumatic scars, acne scars, surgical scars, even burn scars.
What type of scars can Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars treat to improve?
Any scar type will work.
Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars can be used for traumatic scars
Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars can be used for acne scars
Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars can be used for burn scars
Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars can be used for ulcers
Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars can be used for surgical scars anywhere on the face and body
When is the best time to get Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars?
Ideally the best time is immediately during the surgery right after the stiches have been placed. If not possible, Dr. Avaliani believes the best time to do it is with in the first 7-14 days, up to 3 months.
Can Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars treat scar pain?
Yes, it has been shown and published that botox reducing symptomatic pain in a scar effectively and with no adverse events reported.
Can Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars treat scar itchiness symptom aka pruritis?
Yes, absolutely it notably enhances symptom management by particularly reducing pain and itchiness. Botox is also effective in reducing erythema aka scar redness and pruritus and improving scar flexibility with high patient satisfaction
Can Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars treat scar discoloration?
It really does not really improve the dark color but has been shown to greatly work on significantly reducing the red color from the vascularization.
Can Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars be injected the same day as the surgery?
Absolutely yes. First, the stiches are placed and before the dressing is put on the surgeon should inject botox around the scar and then cover the scar with a dressing.
What is the typical dose for Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars?
There is no standard yet and there are a few reports published with suggested dosing which all will vary based on the length of the scar. Reports suggest injecting botox around the scar about 1 cm apart with a dose of 2 units placed every 1 cm all the way around the scar.
How long do the results of Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars last?
Once the scar is healed, then one can safely say the results last a lifetime.
Some scars may need a few treatments over a period of a year to fully heal, others just a single treatment. It greatly varies and is based on individual cases and healing speed as well as the desired aesthetic outcome.
Does Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars treatment hurt?
Absolutely not. It almost a painless procedure which takes less than 1 minute or maximum 5 minutes to do depending on experience and speed of the provider.
Is there downtime after Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars treatment?
Scar Tox procedure carries absolutely zero downtime or recovery time
When is it too late to try Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars treatment?
I believe this procedure will provide little benefit once the scar tissue fully forms, which takes around 3-6 months.
Can Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars treatment and corticosteroids be injected for keloid scar management together?
Yes it is possible for these two medication to be injected during the same visit
Can 5 FU and Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars treatment be injected together for keloid scar management together?
Yes, it is possible for these two medications to be injected in the same visit
Why is Scar-Tox aka Botox for Scars important?
Safe, effective, painless addition that can save thousands of dollars on costly laser treatments as well as reduce the burden of potentially painful scar tissue formation an improves psychological well being as well.
Clinical trials indicate that Botox injections can prevent hypertrophic scars following burns, trauma, or surgery by reducing collagen deposition and pressure lines on the skin, leading to improved aesthetic and functional results. Botox is also effective for reducing erythema, pruritus and improving scar flexibility and carries high patient satisfaction with minimal side effects.
The message here is to start early and don’t wait. Scar-Tox is super safe, super effective and super affordable. To see Dr.Avaliani for your expert scar treatment consultation, please call/text 212-673-8888 or email to hello@dravaliani.com.