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How To Use Botox To Treat Acne

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The newest cosmetic procedures and the sexiest trends are continually sought after by clients.

The same is true for people looking for the newest acne therapy, whether it be charcoal masks or at-home therapies.

Contrary to common belief, Botox injections are increasingly being used in the medical aesthetics sector for purposes other than treating lines and wrinkles. Today, a lot of doctors recommend Botox for the treatment of acne scars.


In what ways might Botox help with acne?

Twenty patients with acne were treated with botulinum toxin injections by a Chicago plastic surgeon, and 85 percent of them experienced improvements in pore size, oil production, and breakouts at the injection sites.

Because it inhibits sebum production, many doctors believe Botox can help reduce acne. To cure acne, a little dose of the neurotoxin Botox is injected into specific facial muscles.

When the sebaceous glands overproduce oil, it clogs the skin’s pores and causes acne. Pimples form when bacteria digest sebum (oil) and induce pore inflammation. You can reduce oil on your face and the likelihood of acne by inhibiting the production of sebum.

Botox has several off-label uses, including but not limited to the treatment of acne, excessive sweating, bladder control, and scar reduction.

Options for Treating Acne Without Needles

BroadBand Light (BBL) acne therapy is another choice if your clients are searching for a needle-free method of reducing acne.

Acne-causing bacteria can be effectively killed with this non-invasive treatment, leading to a reduction in acne bumps, facial redness, and pigmented acne scars. A combination of a shorter treatment time and higher light intensity results in skin that looks younger and feels smoother.

Another component of the BBL acne laser therapy is a filter that produces a “blue light effect,” which is effective in the elimination of acne-causing bacteria. Acne and acne scars can be reduced using this blue light method.