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cymetra
injections guide |
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indications
and uses of cymetra |
cymetra
can be used for smoothing deep wrinkles, marionette lines,
nasolabial lines, lip enhancement, and for repairing acne
scarring. Not for use around the eyes or at the glabella
(between the brows). |
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composition
of cymetra |
Cymetra
is a micronized (dry powder), injectable form of AlloDerm
tissue that is processed from safe human cadaver tissue
that has been donated to US tissue banks. The tissue is
put through a process to make it safer, while retaining
all the components your body needs to make it your own
tissue. The powder is reconstituted by your doctor with
Lidocaine. |
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formulations
available |
only
one formulation available |
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longevity of cymetra |
3 to 9 months (average
5 to 6 months) |
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cost
of cymetra |
$600
to $1000 per 1.0cc |
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allergy testing
for cymetra |
no allergy testing
is required |
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anesthesia
for cymetra |
cymetra
is rehydrated with lidocaine, so additional anesthesia
is usually not required. may use ice or local anesthesia
for increased comfort. |
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recovery after
cymetra injections |
usually return
to activities immediately. lip augmentation may cause
swelling that lasts several days |
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FDA approved? (US)
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Yes, FDA approved in 2000
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available in US? |
yes |
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procedure time
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30 to 60 minutes,
depending on treatment areas |
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contraindications
of cymetra |
Use
of Cymetra in patients exhibiting autoimmune connective
tissue disease is not recommended. Cymetra should not
be used in patients sensitized to specific antibiotics.
(check with your doctor if you are sensitive to antibiotics) |
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pros
of cymetra |
no
pre-treatment skin test, little to no downtime, long-lasting
but not permanent, non-animal origin |
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cons
of cymetra |
results
are temporary, higher cost compared to collagen based
injectable fillers, unused filler cannot be saved for
future use |
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notes |
multiple
treatments needed to build tissue and achieve desired
level of correction; over correction by 30% allows for
lidocaine absorption; no reported viral transmission in
8 years of use and more than 100,000 grafts. |
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more information |
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