been receiving bellafill injections in my cheeks, laugh lines, & temples. I was receiving bellafill from my surgeon when it was called "artefill" but since change of name to bellafill they say it is the same thing but do not state permanent claims in the brochures? I have been receiving injections for 3 years now. Are the pmma spheres going to fade or? permanent? Why say 5 years? I get so many different feedbacks and some say permanent others do not. Results below are after bellafill
June 19, 2016
Answer: Bellafill and Artefill Bellafill and Artefill are the same product. The company recently changed the name to start a new marketing campaign. The way it produced has not changed since the name change.Bellafill is made up of 2 main substances: bovine collagen and PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate).The way it works is that after the product is injected, your body slowly breaks down the bovine collagen and replaces it with your own, natural collagen. The PMMA acts as a scaffolding (or support structure) for your collagen to grow. The PMMA particles are considered permanent and do not dissolve.Long-term studies of Bellafill have shown the product and its results to last for at least 5 years. It likely lasts even longer and is therefore considered permanent. Whether Bellafill lasts 5 years, 10 years, or more, it is the longest lasting injectable filler we have available in the United States.Enjoy your beautiful results!
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June 19, 2016
Answer: Bellafill and Artefill Bellafill and Artefill are the same product. The company recently changed the name to start a new marketing campaign. The way it produced has not changed since the name change.Bellafill is made up of 2 main substances: bovine collagen and PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate).The way it works is that after the product is injected, your body slowly breaks down the bovine collagen and replaces it with your own, natural collagen. The PMMA acts as a scaffolding (or support structure) for your collagen to grow. The PMMA particles are considered permanent and do not dissolve.Long-term studies of Bellafill have shown the product and its results to last for at least 5 years. It likely lasts even longer and is therefore considered permanent. Whether Bellafill lasts 5 years, 10 years, or more, it is the longest lasting injectable filler we have available in the United States.Enjoy your beautiful results!
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Bellafill duration Bellafill recently came out with 5 year safety data. It will continue to monitor these patients and eventually come out with longer duration data. Bottom line is that PMMA is not degraded by the body and will last forever. It is permanent but the company can't say that because it only has data for the 5 years and they can only state what they are approved for. Artefill and Bellafill are the same product. I have 8 syringes in me. Keep in mind that aging continues and more filler will be needed as you lose volume.
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Bellafill duration Bellafill recently came out with 5 year safety data. It will continue to monitor these patients and eventually come out with longer duration data. Bottom line is that PMMA is not degraded by the body and will last forever. It is permanent but the company can't say that because it only has data for the 5 years and they can only state what they are approved for. Artefill and Bellafill are the same product. I have 8 syringes in me. Keep in mind that aging continues and more filler will be needed as you lose volume.
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