Confused About Artefill - Permanent or Not?

asked 1 year ago by RandomHAHAHA in Blue Bell, PA
Latest answer by Joanne Lopes, MD
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Hi! I'm really confused about Artefill haha. I've read that artefill is a permanent filler, yet it last for 5-10 years. I also read another question on this site where a patient was complaining about his/her artefill disappearing in a month. The doctors said that the collagen gets absorbed, but does the absorption really make it go away that much? I'm looking to get artefill injections for my nose (already had radiesse before and liked it!) Please lemme know, thanks!

5 answers to Confused About Artefill - Permanent or Not?

Artefill is permanent.

Artefill is permanent. The particles of PMMA do not degrade, resorb, dissolve or migrate. Period. While it's true that the cow collagen that the PMMA particles are suspended in does get resorbed, the patient's own collagen will encapsulate each particle (just as it would with any implant), thus replacing the volume of lost cow collagen in about a 1:1 ratio. Of course, facial folds that have been treated with Artefill will still age normally, so in 5 to 10 years some... more

David C. Pearson, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Artefill lasts 5 years or more because that is how the FDA approved it

Artefill's particles do not get degraded by the body so they will always be there after you put them in. You may require more though as your face ages and more volume is lost. The reason the company says "5 years" is because that is the length of the studies that were used for FDA approval so that is all they can legally claim. In reality, it is permanent. The collagen matrix that is the carrier gel for the Artefill particles dissolves in 2-3 months... more

Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ocdermatology.com

Permanent Artefil

Artefil has two components to it a permanent and nonpermanent .The collagen surounding the permanent PMMA particles is absorbed in a couple of months. At this point the PMMA particles will simulate collagen remodeling which will ultimately fill in the area. Studies out to 5 years have shown correction. The PMMA particles are permanent.

Joanne Lopes, MD
Virginia Beach Plastic Surgeon

Very few things are truly permanent

Atrefill causes a reaction that stimulates collagen formation. We as doctors can turn back the clock and improve the appearance of patients with various treatments, but the clock keeps ticking and the aging process moves forward over time. For example: if a 60 year old woman gets a facelift and suddenly looks 50 again, she will look 55 in 5 years, not still 50. All of our procedures just improve and we cannot freeze you in any moment in time. It is just that some procedure turn back the... more

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Permanent doesn't really mean permanent, sometimes

Artefill lasts 5-10 years, which is long enough to call it a "permanent" filler. After all, your facial contours continue to change over that period of time and the need for additional correction may have little to do with what was done 5-10 years earlier. Most people who need a touchup years after having Artefill placed find they only need a very small amount. Be sure to see someone who has a lot of experience with Artefill. Permanent fillers can cause... more

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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