The author found no side effects associated with the implant material Radiesse, in keeping with the fact it is the only filler for which no confirmed granulomas have been reported to date. In conclusion, the author considers CaHA (Radiesse™) is a cost effective, safe, and longer-lasting dermal filler, which can be used for treatment of facial atrophic acne scarring.

1. knoWledge case studY 21
scar issues dr patrick treacy evaluates Radiesse™ as a tReatment in
atRophic acne scaRRing
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cne occurs in about 95% of 16-17
year-old boys and 84% of 16-17
year-old girls. Although the condi-
tion usually resolves by the mid
twenties; nevertheless, 1% of men
and 5% of women still bear signs of moderately
severe acne scarring at 40 years of age. Some
studies show scarring of some degree may affect
up to 95% of patients with acne.
Atrophic scarring often appears years later
and can cause great distress. Affected patients
report social inhibition, unhappiness, anxiety,
and even suicide because of their facial appear-
ance. For many years different treatment m