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.
sculptra
and new fill are 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.
It is marketed as New Fill in the UK, and Sculptra in
the US
composition
of
sculptra and new fill
sculptra
and new fill are composed of polylactic acid (PLA), a
synthetic substance that is biodegradable and biocompatible.
sculptra and new fill provides a framework for your body
to produce and lay down collagen which fills in the desired
area. sculptra and new fill are resorbed within several
weeks, but your own collagen persists for many more months.
formulations
available
only
one formulation available
longevity of
sculptra and new fill
up to 12 to 18
months
cost
of sculptra and new fill
$500
to $1000 per 1.0cc (much less in Europe)
allergy testing
for sculptra and new fill
no allergy testing
is required
anesthesia
for
sculptra and new fill
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 sculptra and new fill injections
usually
return to activities immediately
FDA approved? (US)
CE mark? (Europe)
Yes, marketed as Sculptra in the US for treatment of
facial fat loss in people with HIV.
Yes, CE certified. Marketed as New Fill in the UK.
available
in US?
Yes,
as Sculptra
procedure time
30 to 60 minutes,
depending on treatment areas
contraindications
of sculptra and new fill
unknown
pros
of sculptra and new fill
no
pre-treatment skin test, little to no downtime, long-lasting
but not permanent, non-animal origin
cons
of sculptra and 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
