I was reading an Artefill discussion, and a bunch of people said that moved to different places in their faces after the injections. Why does this "migrating" happen to some but not others, and how can I keep it from happening to me?
February 25, 2015
Answer: Artefill Will Not and Cannot Migration A syringe of Artefill consists of a very small amount of plastic like beads called PMMA. This material has been used for decades in orthopedics and other specialties as a bone cement and a large volume filler. The PMMA in a syringe of Artefill makes up about 0.01 cc and the rest of the syringe is filled with collagen. Collagen was the first filler for wrinkle correction on the market and it lasts about 3 months before it is gets absorbed, usually by about 6 months). As the collagen is absorbed you make your tissue around the fine PMMA beads and replace the collagen. Therefore, Artefill is like a fat transfer in that it makes you generate your own tissue. Neither collagen nor the small amount of PMMA dust has ever been seen to migrate. Artefill is a wonderful filler that makes a natural fill of your own tissue. Many people do not understand that it takes about 6 months for the final result to be seen with Artefill. In the mean time you may feel bumps from the collagen or scar from the trauma of the injection. You may even see some discoloration in the area of the injection from bruising or blood staining again from the injection but this too will resolve. Artefill may be the perfect filler as it is natural and will last at least 5 years. The new 5 year study should be out soon. I believe that you will see and hear a lot more really good things about this product. I hope that helps.Best regards
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February 25, 2015
Answer: Artefill Will Not and Cannot Migration A syringe of Artefill consists of a very small amount of plastic like beads called PMMA. This material has been used for decades in orthopedics and other specialties as a bone cement and a large volume filler. The PMMA in a syringe of Artefill makes up about 0.01 cc and the rest of the syringe is filled with collagen. Collagen was the first filler for wrinkle correction on the market and it lasts about 3 months before it is gets absorbed, usually by about 6 months). As the collagen is absorbed you make your tissue around the fine PMMA beads and replace the collagen. Therefore, Artefill is like a fat transfer in that it makes you generate your own tissue. Neither collagen nor the small amount of PMMA dust has ever been seen to migrate. Artefill is a wonderful filler that makes a natural fill of your own tissue. Many people do not understand that it takes about 6 months for the final result to be seen with Artefill. In the mean time you may feel bumps from the collagen or scar from the trauma of the injection. You may even see some discoloration in the area of the injection from bruising or blood staining again from the injection but this too will resolve. Artefill may be the perfect filler as it is natural and will last at least 5 years. The new 5 year study should be out soon. I believe that you will see and hear a lot more really good things about this product. I hope that helps.Best regards
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