At What Stage of Acne Can Botox Help?
Acne usually appears during adolescence in a young person’s life as their hormones develop and start changing their bodies. One of the changes that often happen is acne. Hormone treatment can be effective for mild breakouts or pimples that can reoccur, but it can be more complex. You may need a combination of treatments for the most effective Botox for acne results. Still, Botox can definitely help control sebum production in the pores and thus starve the bacteria-causing acne, leading to clear skin. If you have more questions about Botox, simply let us know.
Pigmentation
Although there are several Botox myths, in addition to freezing sebum-producing nerves, Botox can also control the redness, bumps and pigment in your skin in the same way, stopping the blood flow that can lead to overly red patches from irritation or acne.
While there are several Botox mistakes you should avoid, it’s always best to treat a problem when it starts, but later in your life, you may see a resurgence of acne flare-ups, or the problem might have even settled to form brown marks on your skin, or if you picked at them, you could have cystic acne that leaves more severe scars. No matter where you are in the acne-forming phase, Botox for acne or a combination of Botox and fillers can help you clear up your skin.
Damage is Done
The main types of scars caused by acne are rolling, boxcar or icepick scars. Boxcar or rolling scars respond the best to a combination of Botox and dermal fillers as they are not as deep-seated as icepick scars and are easier to fill and treat. Botox will work best when they freeze the nerves producing too much sebum, while hyaluronic fillers can help plump up the hollowing effects of the acne. We do fillers and Botox and can provide a combination of both to restore a smooth look while hormone therapy sorts out the root of the problem.
Benefits of Botox for Acne
The best part of the injectables is that they are temporary, supposing they don’t provide the look or results you were hoping for. They can be dissolved, or the body will metabolize the toxins for five to 12 months as your body breaks down and digests the filler. We recommend you visit us for regular maintenance sessions to keep your skin looking great.
Combination of Treatments
As with any condition, the actual acne infection should be cleared before trying to control the effects. You may still see pimples on your skin, but Botox should halt the sebum production that will, in turn, improve your skin further. You benefit from a combination of dermabrasion, micro-needling, chemical peels and lasers to help reduce the appearance of scars and naturally heal your skin. Botox and/or dermal fillers can just be the final step in your acne program to restore your skin or control oil.
Consult With Us
Come and consult us about Botox for acne if you have skin problems and want to improve the scars it left behind. Also, if you want to improve your skin’s appearance once the sebum problem is under control, let us show you how Botox can restore your glow.