Orange County ArteFill doctors

	Lorrie Klein, MD Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon 30201 Golden Lantern Ste B, Laguna Niguel		13 answers
	Siamak Agha, MD, PhD Orange County Plastic Surgeon 2121 East Coast Highway Ste 260 260, Corona del Mar		1 answer
	Dan Mills, MD Orange County Plastic Surgeon 31852 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 401 , Laguna Beach		1 answer
	Paul E. Chasan, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 1431 Camino Del Mar , Del Mar
	Edward J. Domanskis, MD Orange County Plastic Surgeon 1441 Avocado Ave, Suite 307 Ste 307, Newport Beach

Recent Answers

Can Artefill Be Used for Temples? Is This Product Risky for This Area? Can Artefill be used for temples? Is this product risky for this area? I have no fat left in my temples. I also have Fibromyalgia and Psoriasis.

A: Artefill for temples

One of the areas to use artefill is in the temples. The key to this and any other filler is to know the depth of injection, and how to layer it out well. This is a great place for its use. If you have lost some of your own tissue, it isn't likely to come back, so a more permanent filler could be helpful.

I am not sure if anyone would say that it is not a problem to use with fibromyalgia as there are many unknowns with what causes this process. I don't think it is at all a problem for the psoriasis however.

Dan Mills, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Confused About Artefill - Permanent or Not? Hi! I'm really confused about Artefill haha. I've read that artefill is a permanent filler, yet it last for 5-10 years. I also read another question on this site where a patient was complaining about his/her artefill disappearing in a month. The doctors said that the collagen gets absorbed, but does the absorption really make it go away that much? I'm looking to get artefill injections for my nose (already had radiesse before and liked it!) Please lemme know, thanks!

A: Artefill lasts 5 years or more because that is how the FDA approved it

Artefill's particles do not get degraded by the body so they will always be there after you put them in. You may require more though as your face ages and more volume is lost. The reason the company says "5 years" is because that is the length of the studies that were used for FDA approval so that is all they can legally claim. In reality, it is permanent.

The collagen matrix that is the carrier gel for the Artefill particles dissolves in 2-3 months and the initially swelling disappears in 1-4 weeks. Your own body will build natural collagen around the Artefill particles over the first 3 months so there may be a bit of lag time between the 2nd and 3rd month where the results might not look as good.

Because this is a permanent/long lasting product, a smart physician will undercorrect the first time and touch up on a future visit, it is much safer than possibly overcorrecting and having the results look unnatural.

Lorrie Klein, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

Is Artefill Still Approved for Use in the US? I heard Artefill is out of the picture, at least in the United States, is this true?

A: Artefill is both Safe and Available in the U.S.

I have to agree with Dr. Pearson (but not with Dr. Rand.) Artefill has always been a safe, FDA approved product and was only unavailable for a short time due to bankruptcy issues by its previous company Artes. Suneva Medical, its new company, is doing a much better job.

Lorrie Klein, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

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Orange County ArteFill reviews

$2,188 average price for ArteFill in Orange County
40% of Orange County reviewers said ArteFill was worth it

	“A Definite NO - Laguna Woods, CA” After being told I would need 3 injections for $2850 to fill 2 marionette lines, and having them done, I was then told I would need 2 more for another $1900. After my lower face turned an ink colored blue for 2 weeks, and once the swelling went down....THERE WAS NO DIFFERENCE. I never went back for the extra 2 injections. more
	“Simply the Best - Laguna Niguel, CA” It filled in my nasal folds and helped restore a smooth jaw line. Plus, it lasts longer than any other filler so I won't have to go in all the time, which is great for someone who is needle phobic! more
	“Has Taken YEARS off my Face! -...” I don't feel old inside, so why should I look old outside! Started to go to her clinic a few years ago. My daughter was getting married and I dreaded the obligatory photos. After Juvederm, Radisse, botox, and some laser treatments I couldn't wait for the photographer! The results are natural looking and make a huge difference in my confidence level. Lately I have had ArteFill... more
	“Beware of Artefill Cheek Augmentation” In September of 2007 it was recommended to me that I enhance my cheek and under-eye area with Artefill. I was told that it would give my face a lift, plump it up and create a more youthful appearance.The first thing I noticed after the injections was, that my lower eye area looked more wrinkled due to the fact that my cheek was sticking out more.It has been 2 1/2 years more
	“Smile Lines Made Worse by Artefill” I've had 3 injections of artefill. I was told my skin would absove the subtance within a month. My skin absoved the 1st filler in about 4 days. But with the first injection I did see my smile lines dissapear at least for those 4 days. I was very satisfied.Then on the 2nd injection, I had some swellness for about half hour, but when I was in my car and the swellness went down, I saw my smile... more