Derm Topics

Acne Scars: When and Why HA Filler Should Be Used

Hyaluronic acid filler is an effective and long-lasting treatment for acne scars, according to Dr. Robyn Siperstein, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Siperstein, who says research shows HA filler can last as long as 10 years after injection. Watch as she outlines why HA fillers can last so long in atrophic scars. Learn other advantages of using HA fillers compared to other treatments. Find out how dermatologists can know if a patient is a good candidate. Plus hear when to consider HA filler in conjunction with laser resurfacing.

Further Reading

Check out the research Dr. Siperstein mentioned on using HA filler for acne scars:

Hyaluronic Acid Filler Longevity and Localization: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evidence

Hyaluronic Acid Filler Incidentally Found During Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Observations in 36 Patients Regarding Skin Depth, Degradation Size, and Estimated Persistence Time

A Split-Face, Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Hyaluronic Acid Filler for the Correction of Atrophic Facial Scars

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