Botox is a popular cosmetic treatment used to reduce fine lines and soften wrinkles, giving you smoother skin. Botox is usually injected into the muscles of your face to relax these muscles and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. But Botox can also be injected into the skin. This surface-level treatment can reduce acne and give you clearer skin. Here’s how it works
## What is Botox for Acne?
Botox for acne is injected into the skin, not into the muscles. This skin Botox doesn’t affect your muscles, so it won’t reduce wrinkles. However, it will calm your acne, reduce the appearance of pores, and give you smoother skin. Botox can reduce the oil produced by your skin. Oily skin can often cause acne, so reducing oil production in the skin will clear breakouts and prevent acne.

Reducing acne can improve self-confidence and help you feel great in your skin. Botox for acne can prevent outbreaks before they start, making it easier to face the world. Rather than treating acne after you’ve had an outbreak, Botox can give you a great tool for preventing acne altogether. 
## How Does it Work?
Botox for acne uses very small doses of Botox to achieve the best results. Botox is injected in several locations around your face. These small injections will block the release of acetylcholine in the dermis layer of the skin. When there’s less acetylcholine in the synapse, signals from the brain don’t reach the skin cells. Signals that instruct the skin to produce oil are never delivered to the cell, so your skin produces fewer oils.
## Is Botox for Acne Safe?
Botox is a cosmetic treatment that has FDA approval for a number of cosmetic and medical treatments. Each year, researchers and doctors find new uses for Botox that really work. Botox for acne is a non-invasive treatment option that has a very low risk of side effects. You may feel some puffiness or see some redness at the injection site immediately after treatment, but this usually clears within a few hours.

Botox is a safe treatment option that only takes a few minutes. You won’t need to reschedule your day or change your activities. After the injection, you’ll start to see results within a few days as your skin starts to clear.
## Can Botox Treat Acne Scars?
Botox can reduce dynamic wrinkles around the eyes, between the eyebrows, and on the forehead. Botox can also reduce the appearance of acne scars. Botox can ease muscle tension around areas of scaring. This reduces strain on the skin around the scar, softening the appearance of the acne scars. The scars may still be visible, but they will be less noticeable after a Botox treatment. 
## Who Can Get Botox for Acne?
Botox for acne is recommended for anyone who struggles with acne breakouts caused by oily skin. Teens with acne should not get Botox, and this treatment is only for cases of adult acne. 

Before booking an appointment, have an online video consultation with one of our doctors to find out if you’re a good candidate for Botox. You can discus your goals and find the treatment options that match your needs.

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