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.
THIS
COMPANY IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS.
can be used for lip augmentation, lines, wrinkles,nasolabial
lines, and facial contouring.
composition
of autologen
human
dermal implant made from your own skin - your doctor removes
some skin (such as excess skin from a facelift) and sends
it to the lab to be cultured and processed. 4 to 6 weeks
later, it is ready for reinjection.
formulations
available
only
one product available
longevity of autologen
3 to 9 months (average
6 months)
cost
of autologen
$1200
to $1500 per 3.0cc
allergy testing
for autologen
no allergy testing
is required
anesthesia
for autologen
local
anesthesia (either creams or injections) are commonly
employed
recovery
after autologen injections
usually
return to activities immediately
FDA approved? (US)
yes
available in US?
company is no longer
in business
procedure time
30 to 60 minutes
for injection, but also 1st requires surgery to harvest
the skin before processing
contraindications
of autologen
none
known
pros
of autologen
uses
your own skin, can be stored for up to 5 years, no pre-treatment
skin test, no risk of allergic reaction
cons
of autologen
requires
surgery and waiting period before substance is ready for
injection, results are temporary, much higher cost compared
to collagen based injectable fillers
notes
this
company is no longer in business (filed for bankruptcy
on Dec 28, 2001) although some patients may still have
autologen stored at their doctor's office
