Chin crease and acne scars: would dermal fillers be the best solution? (photos)

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I have acne scars and chin crease in my chin area. I think the chin crease is cause by the acne scars. I would like to know if dermal filler is the besr solution. Are there any other solution to improve the condtion. Age: 34 Ethnicity: South East Asian

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

From the photos, there appear to be several issues that can be addressed. For one, an appropriate volumizing HA filler can be used to improve chin projections and smoothing. Secondly, an appropriately robust HA lifting filler can be used to elevate the mental crease (the horizontal, linear depression located above the chin and below the lower lip. Botox can be used to diminish the chin muscle movement-related dimpling seen and finally, the numerous papular acne scars seen across the chin can be flattened with intralesional anti-inflammatory injections and/or light electrocautery. Make sure to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist with experience and expertise in both filler use and acne scars treatment. Best of luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Acne scars need a combination approach for long-term improvement. Everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring, and most people have various types of scars, so we create a tailored treatment plan for each patient. We often use:
- Injectable fillers like Bellafill and Sculptra (with or without subcision) for atrophic, indented scars. 
- Subcision for depressed, tethered scars. 
- Vascular lasers like Yellow laser, Aerolase, excel V, BBL, or IPL for redness or thick acne scars. 
- Lasers such as Fraxel, Erbium, CO2, Halo or fractional radiofrequency (Venus Viva, Skinfinity, Morpheus, PiXel8, Fractora, Intensif microneedling RF) for textural issues and superficial scarring. 
- TCA CROSS and punch excision for deep ice pick scars and narrow box car scars.

All lasers are combined with microneedling/PRP to improve the results and accelerate your healing time. Keep in mind that a personalized combination treatment by an expert physician will give you the improvement you're looking for. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer. ​

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