Finding a More Permanent Filler for Acne Scars

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Dermal fillers are one of the better treatment options for depressed or pitted acne scars. During treatment, a filler substance is injected into the acne scar. The depressed area of the scar “plumps” up, and the skin becomes more even. It’s a great treatment option. The downside: the results are only temporary. The treatment must be repeated to keep scarring at bay. Research, made possible by a private grant, has been done to test a more permanent solution. Artefill, a permanent dermal filled approved by the FDA to improve those “smile” lines, was used in a small study to treat atrophic acne scars. The results, which were presented at the 2010 Orlando Dermatology Conference earlier this week, seem promising. Maybe soon those with acne scars will have a more permanent dermal filler…


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