Global Journal of Medical Research, I: Surgeries and Cardiovascular System, Volume 22 Issue 2

Traumatic Facial Injury Treated by Botulinum Toxin A 46 Year 2022 Global Journal of Medical Research Volume XXII Issue II Version I ( DD ) I © 2022 Global Journals Figure 7: Mar/7/2020 – Wound after stitch removal Figure 8: Mar/24/2020 - Aftertreatment Figure 9: Aug/17/2020 - After treatment III. D iscussion Scars on the face can affect social well-being through a negative image, sometimes inducing psychological disturb. Its possible minimize the scars facilitating healing applying scar care medicine, occlusive or semi-occlusive dressing, high quality suture material and good closure, and avoiding sun exposure 8 . But, the most important action is reducing the tension on wound edges by applying BTA locally, it may be prevent formation of hypertrophic scars or keloids. Clinical cases here presented are examples of our experience in recent years using the neuromuscular blockade technique with BTA in facial wounds, which prevents the dynamic movement of the muscles involved, resulting in safe healing and practically