What Are Possible ArteFILL Side Effects?

Artefill has been found to have the same side effect profile as other fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane.  Bruising, temporary redness and swelling are the most common.  Rare side effects such as infection and granuloma formation occur at the same rate as with these other fillers.

Artefill is the only FDA-approved "permanent" filler we have in the US. It was approved by the FDA for the naso labial folds -- the deeper grooves between the sides of the nose and the corners of the mouth. If used elsewhere, the behavior of Artefill can't be totally predicted. Artefill is made up of microscopically-sized polymer beads that do not degrade or break down as other filler materials do. The beads are inert and would not normally cause any reaction on their own,... more