Inflammatory acne lesions may cause unaesthetic scars. Several treatments have been described to ameliorate its appearance. Will be described the treatment with subcision in two patients with acne and dystrophic crateriform facial scars. The female patient performed Microneedling in the same session of subcision. There was good clinical outcome in the treated areas of both patients after three monthly sessions.

Keywords: CICATRIX; ACNE VULGARIS; CASE REPORTS

Herpes zoster outbreaks following minor procedures have been documented recently in literature. Since the use of botulinum toxin is nowadays spread in several medical areas for different purposes, it is crucial to study its side effects and complications. Literature review revealed 65 cases of zoster reactivation following minor procedures, and three cases related to BTA injections (two for facial lines treatment and one for chronic migraine). In our case, a 43 year old healthy woman had herpes zoster on the face and scalp after receiving BTA injections for cosmetic purpose, with complete recovery after anti-viral treatment.

Keywords: HERPES ZOSTER OPHTHALMICUS; HERPES ZOSTER; BOTULINUM TOXINS, TYPE A; DERMATOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES