Are there other dermal fillers on the market with FDA approval to treat acne scars? No, Bellafill® is the only FDA-approved dermal filler, on the market, for the correction of atrophic (pitted), distensible facial acne scars on the cheek. No other dermal filler on the market is approved for the treatment of acne scars.
What is Bellafill®‘s indication for use? Bellafill® is the only dermal filler FDA approved for the correction of nasolabial folds and moderate to severe, atrophic, distensible facial acne scars on the cheek in patients over the age of 21 years. It is also the only dermal filler established safe and effective for nasolabial fold correction through 5 years.
How long does Bellafill® last? Satisfaction and effectiveness for the correction of nasolabial folds have been established over 5 years. Effectiveness for the correction of acne scars has been proven through 12 months.
Is there a current demand for effective acne scar treatments? Yes. Millions of Americans suffer from acne and billions of dollars are spent each year on treatments. Furthermore, a significant number of acne sufferers go on to develop devastating scarring. Physician and patient market research shows relatively low satisfaction with many available treatments with patients having to make trade-offs between efficacy, longevity, safety, downtime, and cost. Now with Bellafill®, acne scar sufferers have a new treatment choice that is proven to be safe and effective with minimal to no downtime.
What is the physical and emotional impact of acne scars? Acne is the most common skin disorder in the U.S., affecting up to 40–50 million Americans. A significant number of acne sufferers go on to develop devastating scarring. Physician and patient market research shows relatively low satisfaction with many treatments, and patients having to make trade-offs between efficacy, longevity, safety, downtime, and cost.
Scars are more than skin deep and have been shown to cause high levels of anxiety and self-consciousness. In an independent study 92% of people said if their acne scars were healed, it would restore or improve their self-confidence.
Now with Bellafill®, acne scar sufferers have a new treatment choice, approved by the FDA, that is proven to be safe and effective with minimal to no downtime. |