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