Article: Use of intradermal botulinum toxin to reduce sebum production and facial pore size.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)

ABSTRACT

Objective: Review the safety profile and subjective efficacy of intradermal botulinum toxin type A in facial pore size and sebum production.

Design: Retrospective analysis of 20 patients.

Results: Twenty consecutive patients with a single application of intradermal botulinum toxin type A were examined: Patients (17/20) noted an improvement in sebum production and a decrease in pores size at 1 month after injection. No complications were observed, and 17/20 patients were satisfied with the procedure.

Conclusion: Preliminary data suggests that intradermal botulinum toxin may play a role in decreasing sebum production. Further ...

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