A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Management of Scars After Facial Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative scarring of the face can cause a serious psychological burden on people. Botulinum toxin type A has shown potential effectiveness in preventing scarring after facial surgery. The study aims to evaluate the role of botulinum toxin type A in postoperative scar management.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), and Web of Science for all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the use of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of postoperative facial scars, including all English articles published up to April 15, 2024.

Results

Twelve randomized controlled trials involving 351 patients undergoing facial surgery were included. Quantitative analysis, STATA 17.0 software was used for meta-analysis, and fixed-effec

SUBMITTER: Jiang A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11914370 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature