title: Combined Treatment with Botulinum Toxin and 595-nm Pulsed Dye Laser for Traumatic Scarring.
abstract: Traumatic scars on skin covering areas of high movement, especially areas on the face, can be stressful for patients. We report two cases of traumatic scars that occurred on the chin, and that were successfully treated with a combined therapy of 595-nm pulsed dye laser (PDL) and intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin. After the treatment, good cosmetic results were achieved in both patients. The only adverse effect during and after the treatments was mild pain, which resolved within several days without any additional treatment. In conclusion, the combination of 595-nm PDL and intramuscular botulinum toxin injection was shown to be a safe and effective treatment for traumatic scars on the mobile chin area in Korean patients.
authors.affiliation: Yonsei Star Skin and Laser Clinic, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Sang Ju
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: GoodDay Skin and Laser Clinic, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ; Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Se Yeong
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Jeong
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Yeon A
authors.initials: YA
authors.lastname: No
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Kui Young
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Beom Joo
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Kim
keywords: Botulinum toxin; Cicatrix; Pulsed dye lasers