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artefill question:

asked 11 months ago by SHANA P in CHICAGO
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 181 times
Tags: absorption, timing

Have been using Radiesse for a few years in cheekbone area. Would like to switch to Artefill since lasts longer. Do I need to wait for the Radiesse to completely absorb before starting Artefill or can I gradually replace the Radiesse with Artefill? Can only a portion of an Artefill syringe be used and then stored and the remainder used later (as I currently do with Radiesse) when more of the Radiesse has been absorbed?

4 answers to artefill question:

+2

Artefil for cheek augmentation instead of Radiesse

It's against all policy to save portions of a syringe of anything and inject it later into a patient. In the most simple, of terms, there's no way to guarantee that what's injected is indeed the remnants of your syringe. For this reason, malpractice carriers, filler manufacturers and all regulatory agencies, including medical boards would not sanction such a procedure. What's unused should be discarded, no exceptions. I perform a great deal... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is it time for Artefill?

Shana I have to say this is the first time in awhile I have been impressed with the intelligence of the question and plan of action. I think you have done "it right". You and your doctor are to be commended, my only concern is the "saving" of unused product. with the amounts in the syringes you should rarely find yourself with unuseable product that requires saving. Artefill comes in 1cc syringes, go slow as your reaction may be brisk and you don't want to... more
Rafael C. Cabrera, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
+1

Artefill does good in the cheeks.

Switching to artefill is a good choice and can be done even if radiesse is still present. Do expect to use at least 2-3 syringes of artefill initially and 1-2 syringes about 3 months later. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

No Problem

I have used Artefill for the past 3 years and have found it both safe and effective...I have not seen any significant problems when used appropriately. I have used it many times overlapping with other previously placed products and have seen no adverse interactions. However, I have never "saved" product for later use. The syringe is actually only filled to 0.8cc's, of which only 20% is actual microspheres. This is by design and is actually a good thing...it makes the... more
Reginald Rice, MD

Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

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