An Aesthetician’s Guide to Dermal Fillers for Acne Scars

Dermal fillers are a highly popular aesthetic treatment that can provide clients with significant improvements to facial volume. However, they are also useful in reducing the appearance of particular aesthetic concerns, such as acne scarring. In this guide, we delve into how dermal fillers can treat acne scars and reduce their appearance, with discussion as to how chemical peels can achieve a similar effect.

Using Dermal Fillers for Acne Scars

Acne scarring can be an emotional and distressing topic for those who are affected by it. It can also be notoriously difficult to get rid of, which can leave clients feeling desperate for a miracle treatment. Whilst there are several procedures to choose from that can alleviate scarring, they can be less convenient for some due to the need for numerous sessions to see results. However, dermal fillers are now being used for quick and long lasting results and this, in turn, is changing the lives of clients suffering with acne scarring.

Dermal fillers are popularised for their sculpting abilities, with celebrities like Kylie Jenner and the Kardashians well-known for their facial enhancements from dermal filler. However, dermal fillers can provide an instant improvement to the skin’s appearance and texture by adding volume and structure to depressed and hypertrophic scarring.

What Kind of Acne Scars Can Be Treated With Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are stated to work best on clients with depressed acne or traumatic scars and are being used to treat a variety of different types of scarring. The five types of acne scars that can be treated by dermal fillers are:

• Rolling Scars: Scars that depress the skin in a sort of wave.
• Hypertrophic Scars: Raised scars above the skin’s surface.
• Ice Pick Scars: Narrow scars that create pits within your skin.
• Boxcar Scars: Scars reminiscent of chicken pox scars that form a skin indent.
• Keloid Scars: Similar to hypertrophic scars, but they extend past the boundary of the original acne blemish.

Which Dermal Fillers Are Best for Acne Scars?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers with a medium to high viscosity are the optimal types of dermal fillers for acne scars due to their ability to fill and rebuild. As with all filler treatments, clients will need a top-up treatment after around 6-9 months depending on the product used and the condition of their skin.

The popularity of dermal filler treatment for acne scars is due to its minimal downtime and relatively long-lasting results. In addition to these benefits, dermal fillers also help to break up the scar tissue and stimulate collagen production. This helps to diminish the overall appearance of the scars over time, requiring fewer top-up treatments. After treatment, clients can expect to see smoother and tighter skin with a significant reduction in the appearance of their scars. 

We recommend using the Nation’s Favourite Dermal Filler, REVOLAX, to treat acne scarring. REVOLAX is made using cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) and features a monophasic structure consisting of a regular and dense lattice. As a result, the high-purity HA formula creates a strong support system within the skin, providing long-lasting volume for improving the appearance of depressed acne scars.

For common acne scarring which is found mid-cheek, we recommend REVOLAX Deep. It is a medium consistency and is used to add volume and plump hollow effects. Other dermal fillers in the REVOLAX range include:

• REVOLAX Fine, which is a light consistency and used to treat fine lines such as crows feet; and 
• REVOLAX Sub-Q, which is a thick consistency and used for augmentations and sculpting.

Another effective method of reducing the appearance of acne scars is the use of chemical peels such as SKINPROJECT NANOPEEL JESSNER.

Chemical Peels for Acne Scars

Though dermal fillers can be highly effective in reducing the appearance of acne scars, there are many more powerful aesthetic treatments that can also make a difference.

Chemical peels are a popular new treatment which exfoliate the skin through a controlled chemical reaction to stimulate new cell growth. In being highly effective in rejuvenating clients’ skin, chemical peel products can be used to improve the appearance of acne scars and many other perceived flaws. We recommend offering  SKINPROJECT NANOPEEL JESSNER in your clinic to reduce the appearance of acne scars

Using SKINPROJECT NANOPEEL JESSNER for Acne Scarring

SKINPROJECT NANOPEEL JESSNER is an innovative product that is part of the SKINPROJECT chemical peel range. A Fox Pharma exclusive product, NANOPEEL JESSNER is the least intensive treatment of the SKINPROJECT range, which is ideal for reducing the appearance of acne scarring.

NANOPEEL JESSNER contains a variety of ingredients designed for superior skin rejuvenation. With active ingredients such as lactic and salicylic acid, it is a highly effective superficial treatment for visibly improving skin texture and thereby acne scarring. In addition to reducing the appearance of acne scarring, it is also ideal for targeting aesthetic concerns such as keratosis, melasma and hyperpigmentation.

While dermal fillers are useful in reducing the appearance of acne scars through filling out the sunken area, chemical peels are also worth considering as they encourage the growth of a new, fresh layer of skin for improved texture and appearance.

Buy Dermal Fillers and Chemical Peels at Fox Pharma

Dermal fillers and chemical peels for acne scars are a highly impactful treatment for improving the appearance of your clients’ perceived flaws. Therefore, these treatments can change the lives of your clients who are suffering from insecurities and emotional stress that acne scarring may bring.
If you are looking to purchase either of these aesthetic products, you can register with Fox Pharma to shop our range of market-leading dermal fillers and chemical peels, such as REVOLAX and SKINPROJECT, online now. To read more about the latest industry trends and insights from leading aesthetic professionals, head over to the Fox Pharma aesthetics blog. For any enquiries about our products, be sure to contact Fox Pharma today.