ArteFill will not migrate from the area it is placed. The body grows its own collagen around the ArteFill beads (PMMA) and hold it in place. It has been brought back to the market by Suneva Medical and is again available. I have had very nice long term results with the product and patients love the value of a... more
Artefill - will it migrate and move to other areas?
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 fade out after 6 or 8 months. I just want to be sure that once injected correctly, it will no move to other parts of my body. Thanks.
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A: Artefill migration
Dear Ms. Weintraub, Artes Medical went bankrupt last year. If Artefill is available then make sure you check the expiry date of the product. The PMMA beads do not migrate. They cause a local inflammatory process that promotes collagen deposition and the beads are locked into place... more
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