Will collagen injections get rid of acne scars?

I have horrible acne scars, and a friend suggested that injections of collagen could help. How expensive it this? Will it work and does it last?

4 answers to “Will collagen injections get rid of...”

A: Collagen for acne scars

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

This would depend on how many acne scars you have and their type. If you have a few acne scars and they have shallow shoulders, collagen might be a good answer. Stretch the skin between the scar. If it flattens out, then Collagen might be a good choice. It is the cheapest option, since a 1/2 cc should run... more

A: Collagen injections for facial acne scars

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Acne scars can be a result of cicatricial dimpling, contour irregularities because of injury to dermal and subdermal support, and pigmentation irregularities. Collagen and other facial fillers can be used to add volume to the face and improve, not correct, acne scars. Although collagen is safe, but there... more

A: Collagen is one solution to acne scars. Unfortunately,...

D.J. Verret, MD

Collagen is one solution to acne scars. Unfortunately, it is a temporary solution for a permanent problem. There are other fillers which can last longer but if you are talking about scars that collagen would be able to treat - think multi-faceted approach for long term results. For deep scars, which... more

A: Collagen injections are one of many options to treat acne scars

Ira D. Papel, MD

Acne scars are the result of long time infection and inflammation of the skin’s glands; the result is an uneven surface with peaks and valleys. There are many treatments for acne scars, and filler injections, such as collagen, are often helpful. Fillers help to raise the valleys so that there is less of... more

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