5.3. Treatment Protocol
SCAR
In this study, a total of 50 units of Incobotulinumtoxin A (Xeomin, Merz Inc., Frankfurt, Germany) was used, diluted with 1 mL of 0.9% normal saline. The injections were administered 14 days post-surgery, after the removal of stitches and drainage tubes. The injection sites were spaced 1 cm apart along the entire scar, with 5 units per injection point, following a zigzag pattern (based on established best practices) as illustrated in Throughout the study, patients were allowed to utilize silicone gel, silicone sheets, or pressure garments on the scar. However, they were prohibited from receiving intralesional steroid injections or laser treatments.