i have acne scars on my cheeks and had restalane injected into them. i dont think the nurse did this too often in acne scars. at first i couldnt really tell but after about 3 weeks my scars now look deeper. could this be due to me not having subcisions done prior and maybe the filler filled areas around my scars to make them look deeper. i can def feel a diference when i rub my finger over my scars. before when i did this it did not feel like i had scars. will they go back to normal after some time?
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November 8, 2013
Answer: Can Restylane Injections Make Acne Scars on the Cheeks Look Deeper?
It is hard to determine the exact plan of action without a picture. Most likely, the filler was poorly placed and needs to be dissolved with hyaluronidase. If the problem is a malar crease, sometimes superficial Refyne in the dermis can be helpful. Please discuss with your provider or seek...
Hi @Dog101. You are correct those are tear troughs and can be treated with a dermal filler like Restylane or Belotero to help lessen the severity of the trough. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas...
There really is no substitute for injector experience and training when discussing filler treatments. It really is a "feel" that the injector has for the level of the injection. The dermis (the layer most superficial) is more firm, the subcutaneous layer, which is mostly fat, is more "loose",...
