Microbotox injection versus its topical application following microneedling in the treatment of wide facial pores: A split face comparative study

Abstract

Background: Enlarged facial pores and seborrhea are common cosmetic problems. Mesobotox has been proved to be effective safe therapeutic option.

Objective: To compare the efficacy and longevity of intradermal mesobotox injection versus its topical application with microneedling for treatment of wide facial pores and seborrhea.

Materials and methods: This split face study was conducted on 20 patients with enlarged facial pores and seborrhea. One side of the face was treated with intradermal injection of botulinum toxin, the other was treated with its topical application following microneedling. Patient evaluation was performed after 1 month then after 4 months.

Conclusion: Microbotox can effectively and safely minimize enlarged facial pores with no downtime. Intradermal injection showed more patient satisfaction on the basis of greater efficacy, longevity of treatment than its topical application following microneedling.

Keywords: mesobotox; seborrhea; wide pores.