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It a Good Idea to Get Artefill on Tear Trough Deformity?

asked 8 months ago by I'mproudofmyaccent
Latest answer by D.J. Verret, MD
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Tags: tear trough, deformity, nurse

I went to the Northpark mall and this register nurse who worked at a spa (in the mall) recommended for me to get artefill on the undereyes. Do you agree artefill under the eyes. She said the "artefill can lasted to five years". She claims nurses are be licensed to perform restylane, botox, radiesse. artefill, and other injections. So what are ya'll opinions?

4 answers to It a Good Idea to Get Artefill on Tear Trough Deformity?

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Artefill for tear trough correction

As Dr. Kontis noted, Artefill is a combination product. For full disclosure, I don't use Artefill because I feel I can get the same permanent results with fat transfer to the tear trough as others may get with Artefill. I have seen several patients in whom the Artefill has migrated or become infected and needed removal. I would agree that every procedure, including fat injections, have complications and some of these risks like lumps and bumps are often injector dependent. more
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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I do use Artefill in the tear troughs

I do use Artefill in the tear troughs and have had very good results. The likelihood of lumps and bumps has little to do with the product and a lot to do with the technique. Tear troughs can be tricky to get right, so I always start with a temporary filler--usually Juvederm--to both let the patient "try it on for size" so to speak, but also to let me see how much volume is required to avoid undercorrecting or overcorrecting the area. If the patient and I like the result, we can... more
David C. Pearson, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Artefill is a good injectable but I don't recommend it in the tear trough area.

Artefill does great in the nasolabial/cheek areas but in delicate areas like under the eyes, I think it could result in a permanent bumpiness that you would not like. Stick to diluted radiesse or juvederm or restylane or even fat injectibles. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Artefill in the cheek folds, but not under the eyes!

Artefill is an injectable product that consists of small polymer beads suspended in bovine collagen. It is considered more of a permanent filler because the beads are a type of plastic. This filler is mostly used in the cheek (nasolabial) folds. Because it is also made with collagen, a skin test is required 1 month before facial injection to assure no allergy to the collagen. In my opinion, because of it's permanence and large particle size, it should not be used... more
Theda C. Kontis, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

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