Can Restylane Injections Make Acne Scars on the Cheeks Look Deeper?

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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?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Applying Restylane will help soften any acne scarring rather than making them look deeper, you can follow up with your provider and have hyaluronidase injected if you are not happy with your results

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very difficult to answer your question without first viewing pictures of the areas you've described. Consider posting pictures for better assessment, and yes, sometimes it's best to try filling a scar before treating all. Yes, the filler could definitely have settled all around the scar, causing them to appear deeper. Follow up with your provider for assessment and possible removal/massage of the product.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Restylane can certainly be injected into acne scars. If you believe Restylane has made your scars worse, you can always have it dissolved with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase. Some other options for filling acne scars are fat injections and lasers. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Restylane can certainly be injected into acne scars. If you believe Restylane has made your scars worse, you can always have it dissolved with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase. Some other options for filling acne scars are fat injections and lasers. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Philip Young, MD · Answer

Restylane can definitely be injected into acne scars. If you believe they have made your scars worse, the Restylane can always be taken out by your injector with the injection of an enzyme called Hyaluronidase. There are other options for filling in acne scars as well, including fat injections and lasers. I often perform these procedures and have seen some amazing results. I have included a link for your reference to information about treating acne scars. Good luck to you!

Can Restylane Injections Make Acne Scars on the Cheeks Look Deeper?

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