What’s the best dermal filler for acne scars?

I've heard about juvederm and restylane but also long lasters like sculptra. for deep scarring is there one preferred injectable treatment?

2 answers to “What’s the best dermal filler for...”

A: There are many options for filling in scars

Philip Young, MD

Fillers are a temporary way to fill in depressed scars. Restylane can last about 6-9months, and radiesse 1-2 years. Fat can be another option to fill in scars and can last many years like 10 years give or take a few years when done right.  In my experience, using temporary fillers gives one only modest... more

A: Acne scars - Make it plump and make it last

Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD

There are so many fillers these days that it is often difficult to know which is best. Acne scars are a specialized treatment area and thus the choice is often times easier. The two basic requirements should be that the filler plumps the skin well enough to correct the scar and second that it lasts long... more

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