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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Arnold W. Klein, MD |  |
Artefill side effects - When will the gel-like fluid in my face go away?
Unfortunately, this is one of the reasons that I advise against the use of permanent fillers such as Artefill. If you are unhappy with the results there is little you can do to correct this.
Artefill is marketed as a permanent filler and with... more
| Mark A. Codner, MD |  |
Artefill - what are the risks and alternatives?
I have not personally injected ArteFill® but am told the advantages include more volume and research documents longer lasting results than other presently FDA-approved dermal fillers. Silicone in not FDA approved as a dermal filler, nor is it... more
| John M. Roesler, M.D. |  |
What is ArteFILL supposed to treat?
The availability of a safe, permanent, FDA-approved filler, namely , should be exciting to any patient who has been pleased with their results from temporary injectables. Although FDA-approved specifically for cosmetic correction of the... more
| Injectable Safety Campaign |  |
What does Artefill look like?
Below are images of the injection packaging for US distribution
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Artefill - will it migrate and move to other areas?
Q: If I have Artefill injected into my nasal folds, can you tell me if Artefill will move anywhere throughout the body or is it permanently stablized in the nasal folds?
I am very interested in this product since the Restylane injections seem to... more
What can I do about lumps from a PMMA product like Artefill or Artecoll?
Q: Hi
I have developed a granuloma under each eye in the tear trough area from a product called "Precise," which is a PMMA product I received in Mexico 2 years ago. This product is essentially the same as Artefill/Artecoll.
I have been... more
Artefill, Artecoll, PMMA Lumps, what to do?
Q: Hi
I have developed a granuloma under each eye in the tear trough area from a product called "Precise" which is a PMMA product I received in Mexico 2 years ago. This product is essentially the same as Artefill/Artecoll. I have been to... more
What is Artefill?
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| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
What is the best dermal filler?
The best dermal filler is the one which gives you the results that you are looking for.
In determining the best filler to use, several things must be taken into account:
Location: Not all dermal fillers can be used in all locations on the... more
| Daniel C. Mills, MD |  |
What's the difference between popular wrinkle fillers?
Because there are so many "wrinkle fillers", as you state, it is important to have a thorough assessment and consultation with your provider.
Let me also answer your question by stating that fillers should be viewed as "volume... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. |  |
Why does Juvederm leave a bump after the injections?
Sometimes the skin reacts to the needle injection. This usually goes away in a few hours after injection. Sometimes the Juvederm is injected too close to the skin and becomes palpable. I usually mold the Juvederm with my fingers to... more
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