Acne Scars:
How to find the best dermal filler to correct deep acne scarring
by:
Naweko Nicole Dial
Softening deep acne scars resulting from severe bouts of cystic or nodular lesions
requires a well thought out cosmetic corrective plan. And according to reports
in Dermatologic Surgery, popularized scar removal options like laser resurfacing
may not satisfactorily smooth away deep acne scars. Yet, patients can readily
witness scar depth reductions in indented acne scaring using aesthetic therapies
such as dermal fillers.
Silicon based dermal fillers
In a 30-year perspective study of using dermal fillers to correct acne scars,
doctors Jay Barnett and Channing Barnett deemed medical-grade liquid silicone
the only filler substance that permanently and precisely corrects acne scars.
During their investigation, the researchers reviewed the lives of five patients
with a history of acne scarring. Each patient showed improvements from injections
of liquid silicone at the initial treatment session and at 10-, 15-, and 30-year
follow-up sessions.
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers
Even though silicon based dermal fillers work, heavily marketed fillers made
of hyaluronic acid also present a potential deep acne scarring corrective. While
the results from dermal fillers can prove pleasantly dramatic, in the case of
hyaluronic acid, the enhancements may only last six months. Moreover, most Food
and Drug Administration approved dermal fillers like Perlane have only been tested
on and prescribed for correction of nasal labial folds, not acne scars that can
arise on multiple areas of the face.
Calcium-based dermal fillers
In a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, investigators
tested a dermal filler composed of calcium hydroxylapatite to treat acne scars.
Researchers used the filler to correct both round or saucerized acne scars, and
deep acne scars with a sharp triangular shaped called "ice-pick" scars.
After administering the dermal filler to ten patients with various types of acne
scarring, the investigators found that only saucerized acne scars responded well
to the treatment. Scar improvements lasted up to twelve months in some volunteers.
How to select a dermal filler
While dermal fillers offer dazzling results, they aren't cheap. And typically,
the longer the filler lasts, the more expensive the treatment. Dermal injections
can run from $300 to $2000 for treated area so plan to spend smartly. Moreover,
a dermal injection is only as aesthetically beautiful as the professional delivering
the shot.
When seeking a dermal injection, seek a professional possessing experience with
correcting deep acne scars with dermal fillers. Finally, when using a dermal injection,
make certain that you have your acne outbreaks under control because dermal injections
are contraindicated for facial areas experiencing pain or inflammation, including
pimples.
Sources:
Barnett, Jay & Channing Barnett. Treatment of Acne Scars with Liquid Silicone
Injections: 30-Year Perspective. Dermatologic Surgery, November 2005; vol 31,
no 4, pp 1542-1549.
Food and Drug Administration. Perlane Injectable Gel – P040024s006 Labeling.
May 2, 2007. http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/pdf4/p040024s006c.pdf
Goldberg, David; Snehal Amin & Mussarrat Hussein. Acne scar correction using
calcium hydroxylapatite in a carrier-based gel. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser
Therapy, September 2006; vol 8, no 3, pp. 134-136.
Woo, S; J Park & & Y Kye. Resurfacing of Different Types of Facial Acne
Scar With Short-Pulsed, Variable-Pulsed, and Dual-Mode Er:YAG Laser. Dermatologic
Surgery, April 2004; vol 30, no 4, pp 488-493.
About The Author
Naweko Nicole Dial San-Joyz pioneered the acne trigger approach to naturally
controlling acne in her internationally published book, "Acne Messages".
San-Joyz continues to serve the acne patients by developing customized acne
spot removal treatments for the face and body at the San Diego based skin research
firm Noixia. If you want free tips for naturally removing acne marks, visit
http://www.Noixia.com .
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