Does Bellafill work for shallow acne scars? What are the risks involved in Bellafill filler?

I would not recommend Bellafill for acne scars, or any other permanent filler for this purpose. My office is an international referral center for permanent filler complications and I have seen many longterm complications. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Yes, Bellafill works well in shallow acne scars.  Generally, rolling scars do the best though I have seen boxcar scars do well also.  It requires usually on 1 treatment to make the scars improved.  I usually tell patients they will see a 40-50% improvement in the scars.  We perform the procedure in combination with subcision to improve the scar further.  The risks of bellafill are the same as they are for other fillers.  Bruising, swelling, and redness occur with all fillers.  Nodule formation also occur with all fillers and can occur with bellafill as well.  Nodules are easily treated with massage and sometimes steroid injection if they occur or are bothersome.

Bellafill is a FDA approved 5 year filler for atrophic acne scars and nasolabial folds. Bellafill is made with PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate) which helps to replace lost collagen. Bellafill will replace lost volume in the skin below the acne scar. Results are immediate. You can always get a test patch before you go through with the treatment, if you are concerned for any allergic reaction. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago

Bellafill has been FDA approved for reduction of atrophic, distensible acne scars in men and women over 21 years of age. These types of scars tend to be shallow and are able to flatten out when stretched manually. To see if Bellafill would be a good choice for your acne scars, an in-person consultation is needed to assess your condition and determine if Bellafill or another treatment option such as laser therapy or surgical repair would be better.

There are risk with any filler and this one is no different.  BellaFill recently received it's indication for acne scarring which is a big win for the company.  There currently is no other filler that is approved for acne scarring.  This is a filler that we use at our practice and have seen great results with.  It works well in combination with other treatments for best results.

BelafillIs a permanent filler that has been recently approved for correction of depressed acne scars.  The clinical trials showed this product to be highly effective.The relative risks of a permanent filler need to be considered as once the product is injected it cannot be easily removed.  I would recommend discussing this option with a specialist who is experienced in the use of this product.

There are many treatment options for acne scars and it all depends on the type you have. Without pictures we cannot give an assesment as to if fillers will work well. I use Bellafill frequently for acne scars and its amazing, silicone works well to.  both are "permanent."  However, the first line treatment in my practice is subcision with laser and microneedling.  I suggest seeing an acne scar specialist who is an expert at fillers, laser and surgery.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Dear Skin24,

Bellafill is idea for shallow acne scars and to anticipate a 50% improvement is actually quite realistic.  The risks involved with any filler include pain and swelling at the site, but those are quite temporary.  Lumpiness is technique-driven and is reduced by going to an experienced injector, particularly when using the cannula technique.  Of course, vascular occlusion is also a risk, but once again is reduced using the cannula technique rather than a straight needle technique.  Granuloma formation used to be an issue, but we are now on the third generation of this product and the size, shape, and molecular charges have reduced this to under 1% now.  I hope this has been helpful to you.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.

Bellafill is FDA approved for the correction of moderate to severe acne scars on the checks.Bellafill is a biostimulant facial filler that works with your body to produce collagen. The PMMA cells help replace the lost collagen from the scars. This is a short in office treatment and you see immediate results! Its a long lasting filler and well worth it! I hope this helps you on your journey!:) 

Yes, Bellafill works both with intradermal scars and those just under the skin causing a depressed scar. Skin testing is optional, but I do it. The particles in Bellafill are permanent and can be surgically excised if there is any long term problem