Acne scar correction using calcium hydroxylapatite in a carrier-based gel.
OBJECTIVE
This study sought to determine the efficacy and safety profile of calcium hydroxylapatite filler in the treatment of acne scars.


METHODS
Ten subjects with a variety of acne scars were treated with calcium hydroxylapatite filler.


RESULTS
Saucerized acne scars responded to treatment; ice-pick scars did not. Results lasted, at least to some degree, for 12 months after treatment. No significant treatment complications were noted.


CONCLUSIONS
Calcium hydroxylapatite is a safe and effective long-term filler for the treatment of saucerized acne scars.
Goldberg
David J
DJ
Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York/New Jersey, New York, NY 10022, USA. drdavidgoldberg@skinandlasers.com
Amin
Snehal
S
Hussain
Mussarrat
M
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000150:complications*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D017886:Durapatite / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D005782:Gels; D017886:Durapatite