Radiesse or Sculptra for depressed acne scar? (Photos)

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I have box scars not deep but wide on my cheekbone. My derm advised to do Radiesse to help elevate the lessons since I have low collagen production along with Fotona's Frac Erbium. My concerns are: 1. is it alright to have injectables if we have slow metabolism? I'm afraid my body could not absorb the filler wholly 2. Does Radiesse & Sculptra not a filler but collagen stimulator? 3. Do we need subcision before any filler for depressed scar? 4. Radiesse or Sculptra?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Subcision, which I have been performing since 1994 is a simple, relatively inexpensive technique for elevating and smoothing all kinds of indented (depressed, atrophic ) scars from all causes. The kinds of mildly indented scars seen in the photos are typically amenable to simple subcision with or withoutthe addition of a filler. In my opinion, both Radiesse and Sculptra and certainly a fraxel laser would be overkill for such relatively mildly indented scars. While the use of an HA filler, simply to enhance new collagen and elastic fiber is generally reasonable, the mildness of the scarring in this case suggest that this add-on may not be needed. Make sure to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist and not merely venues hawking the latest, supposedly "next big thing" expensive gizmo that it has just purchased. Hope this helps, and best of luck.

Nuket Eroglu, MD · Answer

Hello, for acne scars, I strongly recommend subcutaneous Radiesse. The primary method we use for acne scars is fractional carbon dioxide laser. This process vaporizes the skin, creating a renewed, rejuvenated, tight, and radiant skin texture. It is applied as a single session, and the effects are permanent. If even better results are desired, it can be applied again the following year. To complement fractional carbon dioxide laser, I often administer Radiesse subcutaneously. This is because the synergistic effect of both maximizes collagen stimulation, resulting in a much better outcome for acne scars. I highly recommend it.

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