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.
new
fill is used for the correction of fine lines, wrinkles
and furrows or creases, as well as for the augmentation
of the cheeks, chin, and lips. it is widely studies for
the treatment of facial wasting associated with HIV infection
composition
of
new fill and sculptra
new
fill is composed of polylactic acid (PLA), a synthetic
substance that is biodegradable and biocompatible. New
Fill provides a framework for your body to produce and
lay down collagen which fills in the desired area. New
Fill is resorbed within several weeks, but your own collagen
persists for many more months.
formulations
available
only
one formulation available
longevity of
new fill
up to 12 to 18
months
cost
of new fill
$500
to $1000 per 1.0cc (much less in Europe)
allergy testing
for new fill
no allergy testing
is required
anesthesia
for
new fill
may
be reconstituted with Lidocaine (150 mg of powder, 2 ml
of sterile water, and 1 ml of lidocaine), and ice, topical
(cream) anesthetic, local injections, or nerve blocks
may be offered
recovery
after new fill injections
usually
return to activities immediately
FDA approved? (US)
CE mark? (Europe)
FDA approved as Sculptra for facial lipoatrophy in
HIV patients.
Yes, CE certified.
available
in US?
Soon..
procedure time
30 to 60 minutes,
depending on treatment areas
contraindications
of new fill
unknown
pros
of new fill
no
pre-treatment skin test, little to no downtime, long-lasting
but not permanent, non-animal origin
cons
of new fill
results
are temporary, requires multiple treatments, results not
immediately apparent because fibroblasts have to build
up
notes
requires
2 to 7 treatments, 14 to 21 days apart; 3 weeks before
full effects are noticeable; commonly used for HIV related
fat atrophy and facial wasting
