What is better for minor acne scars; Juvederm or Radiesse? (photos)

You need a cosmetic dermatologist who specializes in acne scarring/pigmentation and does a combination of treatments including: surgery, subcision, or TCA cross for deep or pitted "ice pick" scars; fillers like Bellafill or Sculptra or Radiesse for broad "boxcar" or "rolling" scars; Eclipse Micropen for all types of scars and improvement in texture and tone; lasers such as co2 laser resurfacing or Fraxel/Clear+Brilliant or radiofrequency such as Sublative or Viva to improve the scars and give long term collagen production. There are many options but you want someone who can customize a regimen for your short and long term goals based on your individual situation. Best, Dr. Emer.

I would not recommend Juvederm or Radiesse for minor acne scarring.  While Juvederm Ultra (not Ultra Plus) could be used and should last 9-12 months but likely longer for a minor scar, I would instead recommend a product such as Belotero that can be injected even more superficially and works very well for minor acne scars. All products are temporary, but when injected into scars that are not remade by facial movement, you should get a longer outcome from the product.  Best of luck!

For superficial scars, Restylane or Restylane Silk® are the current gold standard because they can be placed very superficially without causing bumps. In a very mobile, dynamic area such as the skin around the mouth, most fillers last approximately 6 months, on average. Since filling superficial scars/indentations is an advanced procedure, please consult a board certified aesthetic dermatologist for an evaluation.