Botox to minimize forehead scar? (Photo)

March 30, 2015
Asked By:lululauren in Vancouver, BC

A couple years ago, I split my forehead open about 2.5 inches long about two inches above my eyebrow. Stupidly I trusted my dad to pull out the stitches. Which resulted in a slightly raised puckered scar that is very visible when I smile which is also a problem as I am a model. I'm curious to know whether Botox would help improve the scars appearance..

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March 30, 2015

Answer: Scar on Forehead

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 30, 2015

Answer: Scar on Forehead

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 31, 2015

Answer: Botox to minimize forehead scar

Jeffrey A. Sweat, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 31, 2015

Answer: Botox to minimize forehead scar

Jeffrey A. Sweat, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 30, 2015

Answer: Minimizing a Forehead Scar

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
March 30, 2015

Answer: Minimizing a Forehead Scar

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon

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