Bay Area patients ask, do fillers work for acne scars?
When patients are dealing with acne, they often turn to a board certified dermatologist in the Bay Area such as Dr. Christine Lee. Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute is committed to assisting patients in the community with their skin care concerns. She provides both medical and cosmetic services to those who are ready to take action against problems such as acne or acne scarring. Patients with acne scarring may be unhappy with the tell-tale signs that linger long after their active acne has stopped. When individuals want to address acne scars, they may benefit from dermal fillers.
Dermal fillers, also known as injectable fillers, are made of a protein called hyaluronic acid that attracts water and adds volume where injected. This includes fine lines and wrinkles on the face. By injecting these fillers, patients will be able to enjoy instant rejuvenation of their appearance. This is done by reducing the depth of the wrinkles and smoothing out the overall texture of the face.
But many patients ask, do dermal fillers work for acne scars? Very deep, pitted scars may be improved with injectable fillers. Patients may find that they can even out the texture of the skin and make the scars look much less noticeable. This can be a dramatic change for patients who once though they were left with scarring for life and were unable to enhance the appearance of their face. However, patients must first have their active acne under control before considering restoring their appearance with a treatment such as this.
Fillers for acne scarring will not last forever, and patients will need to follow-up with their dermatologist for injections every few months to maintain the results. However, this is a less invasive and more affordable option than any surgical procedure that may be performed to combat this issue as well.
Interested in learning more about how dermal fillers can reduce the depth of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as acne scars? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute today. We welcome all patients in the Bay Area for cosmetic and medical dermatology solutions.
Dr. Min-Wei Christine Lee
Dr. Christine Lee is a Board-certified Dermatologist with sub-specialties in laser surgery, cosmetic surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, facial plastic reconstruction, and dermatologic surgery. She leads The Skin And Laser Treatment Institute as its Director and serves as Clinical Faculty for the Department of Dermatologic Surgery at the University of California San Francisco. Patients travel from across the globe for her expertise, and Dr. Lee has trained thousands of stateside and international doctors.
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