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
wrinkles, folds, and most types of scars, skin contour
deficiencies and facial lines typically found between
the eyes, and around the mouth area. Also for definition
of the lip border.
composition
of hylaform
Hylaform
is a modified form of hyaluronan, a naturally occurring
substance found in human skin and throughout the body.
Hylaform is derived from rooster's combs.
formulations
available
-Hylaform
is used to treat moderate wrinkles and for lip enhancement
-Hylaform Fine Line is used for superficial lines such
as around the eyes and mouth
-Hylaform Plus is used for deep folds, facial contours
and lip enhancement
longevity of hylaform
up to 3 months
in the lips; up to 6 months in other areas of the face
cost
of hylaform
$400
to $800 per 0.75 cc
allergy
testing for hylaform
because
hyaluronan is chemically, physically, and biologically
identical in the tissues of all species, no allergy testing
is required
anesthesia for
hylaform
hylaform does not
contain lidocaine; topical (cream) anesthesia, local injections
or a nerve block (for lip treatments) may be offered
recovery after
hylaform injections
usually return
to activities immediately. lip augmentation may cause
swelling that lasts several days
FDA approved? (US)
CE mark? (Europe)
Hylaform has been FDA aaproved (4/23/04)
available
in US?
Yes
procedure
time
20
to 45 minutes, depending on treatment areas
contraindications
to hylaform injections
acute or chronic
skin disease. allergy to avian (bird) materials
pros
of hylaform
no pre-treatment
skin test, little to no downtime, immediate results, naturally
based, biodegradable
cons
of hylaform
results
are temporary, higher cost compared to collagen based
injectable fillers, does not contain anesthetic, animal
source (rooster)
notes
after
the 1st treatment, one or more additional treatments (at
least one week apart) may be required to achieve the desired
level of correction. Over-correction is not recommeded.
