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.
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).
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.
formulations
available
only
one formulation available
longevity of cymetra
3 to 9 months (average
5 to 6 months)
cost
of cymetra
$600
to $1000 per 1.0cc
allergy testing
for cymetra
no allergy testing
is required
anesthesia
for cymetra
cymetra
is rehydrated with lidocaine, so additional anesthesia
is usually not required. may use ice or local anesthesia
for increased comfort.
recovery after
cymetra injections
usually return
to activities immediately. lip augmentation may cause
swelling that lasts several days
FDA approved? (US)
Yes, FDA approved in 2000
available in US?
yes
procedure time
30 to 60 minutes,
depending on treatment areas
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)
pros
of cymetra
no
pre-treatment skin test, little to no downtime, long-lasting
but not permanent, non-animal origin
cons
of cymetra
results
are temporary, higher cost compared to collagen based
injectable fillers, unused filler cannot be saved for
future use
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.
