The application of W-plasty combined Botox-A injection in treating sunk scar on the face

Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Jul;97(30):e11427. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000011427.

Abstract

This study was aimed to explore the effect of W-plasty combined Botox-A injection in improving appearance of scar.According to the inclusive and exclusive criteria, patients received W-plasty combined Botox-A injection (study group) or traditional (control group) scar repairment were enrolled in this study. After surgery, a follow-up ranged from 1 to 2 years was conducted. The effectiveness of surgery was assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS).A total of 38 patients were enrolled in this study, including 21 cases in the study group and 17 cases in the control group. There were no significant difference were identified in age (t = 0.339, P = .736), gender ratio (χ = 0.003, P = .955) and scar forming reason (χ = 0.391, P = .822) between 2 groups. After treatment, the VAS score in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P < .001).W-plasty combined Botox-A injection can significantly improve the appearance of sunk scar on the face.

Publication types

  • Observational Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / administration & dosage*
  • China
  • Cicatrix* / diagnosis
  • Cicatrix* / drug therapy
  • Cicatrix* / psychology
  • Cicatrix* / surgery
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care / methods
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Skin Transplantation / methods*
  • Skin Transplantation / psychology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Analog Scale

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A