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“Nasolabial Folds Gone”

Karman 1 post

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Updated 30 Mar 2008
Posted 23 Sep 2006

Worth It

Spent: $600 in Toronto, Canada

I had ArteFill in Canada rather than getting another restylane injection, which I used a few times, but it didn't last as long as expected.

The one thing I found different from restylane is that the dr. went really slowly with the treatment. It took about 20 minutes to complete the treatment.

He gave me numerous tiny injections into my face. The doctor told me that he goes slow in order to avoid overfilling and giving a lumpy look. After the injections he smoothed out my skin tissue to get better distribution of the artefill material.

4 months later I'm really satisfied. Very natural looking and I swear the men are giving me more attention ;)

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tobysheldonla (1 post) 1 Apr 2008

Does anyone know a good Artefill provider in Europe or Canada? thank you very much

Scott Trimas, MD (795 posts) 17 May 2009

Artefill has recently been re-released in the US and is taken over by another company and should be available to select providers soon. Scott Trimas, MD

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michelle171 (1 post) 14 Apr 2008

I know this was written quite awhile ago, I just wondered if your artefill still looks good and if your wrinkles are still gone. Also if you could tell me what office you went to, to have the procedure done. Thanks

Lula (2 posts) 11 May 2008

Karman: Hi, I wonder if you can tell me what office you went to in Toronto. I live in the USA, about 4 hours from Toronto and the cost difference seems worth the trip. We're planning on vacationing this summer in Toronto anyway. Also, are you still happy with your results? I would really appreciate any info you or anyone else reading the board from Toronto can give me. Thanks in advance! Lula

Alan West (1 post) 10 May 2009

I wish the Doctors name and address were provided. If a talented person exists, why keep the name a secret and let patients with the chance of getting an ugly result from an untalented doctor???

Jackjames (1 post) 22 Sep 2008

Hi Karman, I'm glad you had a good experience with Artefill. I guess I also am wondering if you are still satisfied with the results after 2 yrs., I hope so. Also, would you be able to tell me the clinic or the doctor you went to, since I'm intrested in seeing him. Thank you! Jackjames

Moonchild777 (2 posts) 10 Nov 2008

Does anyone know a good Artefill doctor in NYC??? I want someone who has personally had a good experience and can recommend me a great doc! Thanks!

rmimi (1 post) 4 Dec 2008

Hi Karman I am interested in knowing the name of the dr you saw in canada I would like to go there and have the procedure done thank you Rmimi

Jillian Brooke (1 post) 9 Dec 2008

Just to let you all know that Artefill has pulled out of the US so I assume Canada too. They let my plastic surgeon (Dr Gray in Michigan) know last week. I had planned to get the refund from the first vial that the company was offering but won't get it now as they are no longer in the US. I think they are still available in Europe but if you want to get it here you need to contact your PS and see if they have any left as there will be no more once their current supplies run out.

susanette (2 posts) 12 Feb 2009

you can still get it in Canada. I had it done in Toronto with {edited}. I have had great results that aren't too obvious. People just stopped asking me if i was tired. Editor note: To make or request doctor recommendations, please visit our Doctor Recommendation Forums.

zsuzsanna (1 post) 2 Mar 2009

Does anyone know a good Artefill doctor in Orange County??? I would like someone who has personally had a good experience and can recommend me a great doctor! Thanks!

Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager - 4,028 posts) 3 Mar 2009

Hi zsuzsanna, Two other options on RealSelf: You can search for a doctor in our California Artefill directory (includes user recommendations) or ask for a recommendation in our Ask a Pro area.

jamaica (1 post) 14 Jun 2009

I would like to know if Karman is still enjoying her good results adn also Karman can you send me the name of your doctor in Toronto?

suzy1966 (1 post) 19 Oct 2009

has anyone has a really good experience with artefillin the detroit (michigan) areas? if so, who was the doctor? what was the cost per vial? thanks much