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?

2 answers to “Is Artefill still approved for use...”

A: Yes, it's still approved.

David C. Pearson, MD
By David C. Pearson, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

ArteFill is still approved, but since Artes Medical filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, the product is no longer being made. To say that ArteFill "isn't a good product to use" is simplistic and inaccurate.   ArteFill, like any permanent filler, carries higher risks than temporary fillers,... more

A: Read the answers re Artefill on this site

Richard P. Rand, MD
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

 There have been many answers re this product on RealSelf.  Please check them as they will explain why Artefill isn't a good product to use even if you could find someone who still had some that they could inject into you.

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