How Long Until You See Results from Artefill?

Right after two syringes were injected into n/l and marionette lines, I had visible improvement. But after about a week (bruising, etc. subsided), my face looked exactly the same as before. Five weeks now, the same. Is there hope the Artefill will still work in time? If not, why did it fail?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by GinnyAZ in tucson, az

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Dermal Fillers

Hello and thanks for the question. While you should see elements of immediate improvements following resolution of any swelling subsequent to the initial injection, Artefill will incite secondary collagen production which can take several months to develop. Generally speaking, most patients require no less than two sessions prior to experiencing optimal results with Artefill. My recommendation would be to proceed with Artefill treatments conservatively as the... more

You treat the area until you reach the correction you desire

When injecting Artefill, you treat the area until you reach the correction you desire, so you will see the results right away. But, the results will continue to improve because the product stimulates the production of your own collagen over time.

Artefill is always done in at least 2 sessions 3 months apart.

Don't expect to see great results from artefill with only 1 session. It almost always takes at least 2 sessions about 3 months apart and the results will be evident about 6-9 months later.

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You must go slow with Artefill

Artefill results are permanent, but require your body to respond to it to form the collagen. Everyone is different and responses differ. Most people get 2 sessions and see great results in a few weeks, but I would give it 6 months to judge the two sessions. It is easy to add, but cannot be subtracted!

Artefill works (if done correctly)

FIrst of all, correction with Artefill is almost never done in one session to avoid the complication of over-correction. My patients usually are booked for two sessions two months apart. The rare patient will need three sessions. Most of the correction is achieved in the first session and for nasolabial folds that means two syringes. Second, 80% of what's injected with Artefill is cow collagen and is resorbed. Only 20% of the remaining volume is the permanent particles of PMMA.... more