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Is Bio Alcamid a Good Permanent Filler?

I really don't like fillers that have to be repeated constantly. Through time, I have seen a "dragging" effect on friends of mine; likewise with Botox. Is Bio-alcamid a good permanent filler? Thank you.

Asked 36 months ago by secrets in England.
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Bio-Alcamid

This is a filler used in other parts of the world that is fabricated of a polysacrylamide gel. Contact lenses are made of this material. There are many other products that are based on this material as well. One such example is Aquamid, which is about 97.5% water. This tends to be injected using a depot technique, which means one injection and it is pumped into an area creating a pool of material that may scar or create a cyst like mass. Although this can be considered a disadvantage,... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Your face changes over time, so should filler services

Dear Secrets, Bio-alcamid is a so called bio-compatible permanent facial filler intended for fat loss seen in individuals who are HIV positive and have lost facial fat which is a side effect of the anti-retroviral medications. This product is not FDA approved and therefore not available in the United States unless the product has been illegally imported in the country. It is available in Mexico, Canada and Europe. Remember issues that are acceptable for treating lipodystrophy are not... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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