i'm trying to determine the 'best' option for an implant material in my smile lines. i've already had several treatments with juvederm over the past 14 months, and now want to see a more permanent fix. some doctors dead-set against artefill advertise radiesse in their own practice. that confuses me. i understand the basic differences between the two products. artefill - plastic microspheres, while radiesse - calcium microspheres, both in a fluid suspension with lidocaine for injection comfort.
January 12, 2014
Answer: For permanent results in smile lines, use Artefill rather than Radiesse Artefill has gotten a bad rap that is unwarranted. Radiesse will only give you a few months longer than Juvederm. I waited to jump on board with Artefill and now I'm a believer. You must go to a very experienced injector for Artefill. Most of the issues were with Artecol or with poor technique. Sterility needs to be adhered to. Cannulas are also very helpful.
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January 12, 2014
Answer: For permanent results in smile lines, use Artefill rather than Radiesse Artefill has gotten a bad rap that is unwarranted. Radiesse will only give you a few months longer than Juvederm. I waited to jump on board with Artefill and now I'm a believer. You must go to a very experienced injector for Artefill. Most of the issues were with Artecol or with poor technique. Sterility needs to be adhered to. Cannulas are also very helpful.
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January 13, 2014
Answer: Artefill Most injectors lean away from permanent fillers. While complications are rare with the newer formulation of Artefill, they still occur, and can be catastrophic due to the permanent nature of the filler. In addition, we just don't know what the product will look like in 20 years. If you're looking for more long term results, a combination approach may be safer. Combining energy based devices (lasers, radio frequency, ultrasound, etc) with fillers (radiesse, hyaluronic acid) and toxins can improve your overall skin quality and your smile lines for a longer period of time. Depending on the severity of smile lines, combining fillers with a face lift is another option that is more permanent.
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January 13, 2014
Answer: Artefill Most injectors lean away from permanent fillers. While complications are rare with the newer formulation of Artefill, they still occur, and can be catastrophic due to the permanent nature of the filler. In addition, we just don't know what the product will look like in 20 years. If you're looking for more long term results, a combination approach may be safer. Combining energy based devices (lasers, radio frequency, ultrasound, etc) with fillers (radiesse, hyaluronic acid) and toxins can improve your overall skin quality and your smile lines for a longer period of time. Depending on the severity of smile lines, combining fillers with a face lift is another option that is more permanent.
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