Following the natural contours of your face, NuFace
delivers gentle micro current impulses to strategic locations
diminishing minor lines and wrinkles, restoring the tone and
facial muscles to a more youthful balance.
By increasing cellular blood flow, cell turnover is increased,
leading to increased amounts of collagen, elastin, and connective
tissue. NuFace
assists with skin rejuvenation, delays aging of the skin,
and reduces the appearance of facial wrinkling.
for persistent correction of facial wrinkles, lines, furrows,
and acne scars. can also be used for nipple augmentation.
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.
formulations
available
only
one form of Artecoll is currently available, but it is
renamed for use in the U.S. as Artefill
longevity
of artecoll and artefill
although
the collagen carrier absorbs, the PMMA is permanent
cost
of artecoll and artefill
$1000 to $1500 per cc
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%
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.
recovery
after artecoll and artefill injections
swelling
may be present for several days, especially in the lips
FDA approved? (US)
no, an advisory panel recommended FDA approval for
Artefill on 2/28/03, but FDA approval is still pending
available in US?
Not currenly legal
for injection in the US, although some doctors may offer
it.
procedure time
30 to 45 minutes
contraindications
of artecoll and artefill
positive
allergy test, allergy to bovine (cow) material, chronic
or acute skin infections
pros
of artecoll and artefill
permanent
results, has been tested in 200,000+ injections
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
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.
