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What is CosmoDerm?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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What is CosmoDerm?

2 answers to What is CosmoDerm?

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A Collagen Filler

Cosmoderm is a filler derived from human tissue (foreskins from circumcisions). Zyderm, the pioneer of facial injectables, was derived from bovine collagen (leather). An advantage of Cosmoderm is that, unlike Zyderm, it does not require an allergy test. Many physicians, including myself, find it very helpful to use around the vermilion border, the area between the lip and skin. I also like it in the crow's feet area and scars. It does not last as long and is a bit less... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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CosmoDerm is a collagen based filler

CosmoPlast and CosmoDerm are collagen based fillers that do not require a skin test prior to treatment. Although they are less expensive than Restylane or Juvederm, the results last about half as long, or less. Use of CosmoPlast and CosmoDerm has dwindled since the introduction of hyaluronic acid based fillers several years ago (see below). A new collagen based filler called Evolence also does not require a skin test and reportedly lasts longer than Cosmodermdue to a cross-matrix technology... more
Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

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