ARTEFILL Dermal Filler

What is Artefill Dermal Filler?

Artefill is a collagen filler mixed with microspheres used to correct deep nasolabial folds, smile lines, marionette lines, cheek augmentation or to replace volume lost with aging or acute weight loss in your face.

Other dermal fillers are temporarry being eventually absorbed by your body. Artefill has better longevity than hyaluronic acids fillers and require much less repeated maintenance treatments to maintain  the original results.

Artefill is different from temporary dermal fillers. The unique microspheres contained within Artefill are not absorbed by the body, which supports long-lasting, beautiful results. In the U.S., thousands of people have been treated with Artefill and are happy with their results.

How does Artefill work compared to other Fillers?

Artefill works in more than one way to fill wrinkles. Initially, the collagen portion of the product fills in the wrinkle for an immediate result. The microspheres in Artefill continue to fill wrinkles once the collagen has been absorbed in the body.

The procedure can be completed in 15-30 min in a medical office . You will be administered a topical anesthetic to reduce the pain from the procedureonce completed, you can quickly return to your normal daily activities. The collagen provides immediate results, which are supported and fully visible over time.

Is Artefill safe?

Yes. Artefill was approved by the U.S. FDA in October 2006 to be used as a safe and successful dermal filler when used to correct wrinkles. Artefill is safe, as shown in a clinical test where it performed as high in safety as the control. Artefill has never been recalled since it was launched in 2007.

How is Artefill different from other fillers?

Artefill contains a unique combination of collagen and microspheres that work together to maintain long-term wrinkle correction results, whereas temporary dermal fillers are made of synthetic or natural materials that are gradually absorbed by the body, yielding wrinkle correction results that last only 3-9 months. Wrinkles correction is maintained with Artefill for a longer period of time due to the microspheres that remain at the injection site even after the collagen is absorbed.

What should I expect?

Immediate results are expected, and studies performed in the U.S. verify that wrinkle correction is maintained for up to one year.

How many treatments are required?

Usually, desired results are achieved within one to two treatments. Decisions about additional treatments can be made during follow-up appointments with your physician in the weeks following your initial treatment.

Who is not a good candidate for Artefill?

Artefill may not be the best choice if you:

· have a positive reaction to the Artefill skin test administered before treatment

· have severe allergies or drug-related allergies

· tend to have thick scarring

· are undergoing desensitization injections to meat products

· have active skin outbreaks near the treatment area

· have any blood-related medical condition that may increase bleeding at the treatment area

· have had other filler treatments to the area recently

· are undergoing UV light therapy

· are currently on immunosuppressive therapy

All individuals should discuss current health conditions and medications with their physician prior to treatment.

Are there any other precautions with Artefill?

Yes, you should know that:

• The microspheres found in Artefill remain in the skin and can only be removed surgically
• Artefill is has not been tested for safety in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in women under 18 years of age

What side effects are associated with Artefill?

As with any injectable wrinkle filler, mild swelling and erythema at the treatment site can be expected. Usually these side effects only last 24-48 hours. There could also be minor bruising that may last 3-7 days. Other side effects, which occur less frequently, include rash and itching, and increased sensitivity at some or all injection sites. On rare occasion, any dermal filler may cause lumps and granulomas.

What are the long-term results of Artefill?

A 90% satisfaction rating was given by patients surveyed 5 years after their first treatment regarding their results. Studies have been performed to evaluate the long-term results of Artefill treatments, which concluded that the patients maintained a natural facial appearance and that the correction of wrinkles was maintained in some cases up to 5 years.

Is Artefill covered by insurance companies?

No, Artefill is considered a cosmetic procedure and the cost is not typically covered by medical insurance companies.

 

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