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artecoll
and artefill injections guide |
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indications
and uses of artecoll and artefill |
for persistent correction of facial wrinkles, lines, furrows,
and acne scars. can also be used for nipple augmentation. |
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composition
of artecoll and artefill |
75%
bovine collagen as the carrier substance with 25% PMMA
(polymethylmemethacrylate) spheres, plus 0.3% Lidocaine.
The collagen will absorb in 3 months, leaving the PMMA
permanently. |
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formulations
available |
only
one form of Artecoll is currently available, but it is
renamed for use in the U.S. as Artefill |
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longevity
of artecoll and artefill |
although
the collagen carrier absorbs, the PMMA is permanent |
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cost
of artecoll and artefill |
$1000 to $1500 per cc |
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allergy testing
for artecoll and artefill |
allergy testing
is required due to the risk of sensitivity to bovine collagen.
the allergy rate is less than 0.1% |
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anesthesia
for artecoll and artefill |
contains
lidocaine but a field block for lip augmentation is desirable.
topical numbing cream may also be used for other areas. |
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recovery
after artecoll and artefill injections |
swelling
may be present for several days, especially in the lips |
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FDA approved? (US)
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no, an advisory panel recommended FDA approval for
Artefill on 2/28/03, but FDA approval is still pending
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available in US? |
Not currenly legal
for injection in the US, although some doctors may offer
it. |
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procedure time
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30 to 45 minutes |
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contraindications
of artecoll and artefill |
positive
allergy test, allergy to bovine (cow) material, chronic
or acute skin infections |
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pros
of artecoll and artefill |
permanent
results, has been tested in 200,000+ injections |
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cons
of artecoll and artefill |
can
feel "rubbery", can be seen as a white substance
eventually when stretching the lips, allergy test required,
permanency may be undesired, results highly dependent
on injector's technique and experience |
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notes |
2 treatment
sessions are recommended, 3 to 6 weeks apart. Injection
of a temporary filler first is suggested to confirm the
desired result before making it permanent. Artecoll is
not recommended for those with thin skin because the implant
may feel rubbery or be visible through the skin. |
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for
more information |
Artecoll USA |
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