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What Are the Symptoms of Artefill Allergy?
asked 2 years ago by Chrysti in California
Latest answer by David C. Pearson, MD
Question viewed 663 times
Tags: allergy
I had an Artefill test injection. What will allergic reactions look like? I have been looking on the internet and can't find any photos showing what allergic reactions to Artefill will look like.
2 answers to What Are the Symptoms of Artefill Allergy?
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Red, itchy pimple from ArteFill
The usual allergic reaction to Artefill would be a pink to red, swollen bump similar to an inflamed pimple. It may or may not itch. It may show up after 1-3 days as an immediated reaction or it may be delayed and show up a few weeks later. It is the collagen that the plexiglass beads of artefill is suspended in that you are being tested for. There are no allergies to the beads themselves though. The beads are so tiny that you can't see them and they are permanent.
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The skin test does not have the PMMA microspheres in it.
Just to clarify, the Artefill skin test syringe contains everything in the normal Artefill syringe except the PMMA microspheres, of course. After all, one wouldn't want a permanently augmented forearm! :-)
The reaction we're testing for is an allergic reaction to the bovine (cow) collagen in which the microspheres are suspended. Although exceedingly rare with the partially denatured collagen in Artefill, allergic reactions to the cow collagen is possible. If you've ever seen what hives look...
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David C. Pearson, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon