Hi! I'm really confused about Artefill haha. I've read that artefill is a permanent filler, yet it last for 5-10 years. I also read another question on this site where a patient was complaining about his/her artefill disappearing in a month. The doctors said that the collagen gets absorbed, but does the absorption really make it go away that much? I'm looking to get artefill injections for my nose (already had radiesse before and liked it!) Please lemme know, thanks!
September 17, 2010
Answer: Permanent Artefil
Artefil has two components to it a permanent and nonpermanent .The collagen surounding the permanent PMMA particles is absorbed in a couple of months. At this point the PMMA particles will simulate collagen remodeling which will ultimately fill in the area. Studies out to 5 years have shown correction. The PMMA particles are permanent.
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September 17, 2010
Answer: Permanent Artefil
Artefil has two components to it a permanent and nonpermanent .The collagen surounding the permanent PMMA particles is absorbed in a couple of months. At this point the PMMA particles will simulate collagen remodeling which will ultimately fill in the area. Studies out to 5 years have shown correction. The PMMA particles are permanent.
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March 3, 2021
Answer: Very few things are truly permanent
Atrefill causes a reaction that stimulates collagen formation. We as doctors can turn back the clock and improve the appearance of patients with various treatments, but the clock keeps ticking and the aging process moves forward over time. For example: if a 60 year old woman gets a facelift and suddenly looks 50 again, she will look 55 in 5 years, not still 50. All of our procedures just improve and we cannot freeze you in any moment in time. It is just that some procedure turn back the clock more dramatically and seem "permanent".
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March 3, 2021
Answer: Very few things are truly permanent
Atrefill causes a reaction that stimulates collagen formation. We as doctors can turn back the clock and improve the appearance of patients with various treatments, but the clock keeps ticking and the aging process moves forward over time. For example: if a 60 year old woman gets a facelift and suddenly looks 50 again, she will look 55 in 5 years, not still 50. All of our procedures just improve and we cannot freeze you in any moment in time. It is just that some procedure turn back the clock more dramatically and seem "permanent".
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