Artefill®
Description
ArteFill® is an FDA approved treatment for nasolabial folds (smile lines) and is also used off label for lip augmentation, other wrinkles, and acne scars. Artefill®, formerly known as Artecoll, has been used in Europe and Canada for the last 10 yrs. ArteFill® is a gel filler consisting of millions and millions of synthetic microspheres (polymethylmethacrylate or PMMA) inside purified bovine (cow) collagen.
ArteFill® is a dual-acting injectable. First, ArteFill® visibly corrects the wrinkle. Then, the microspheres within the ArteFill® provide permanent support your skin needs for long lasting wrinkle correction.
Procedure Length
Most procedures take 20-30 minutes depending on the amount of injections needed. More treatments may be needed if optimal results aren’t reached.
Side Effects
Swelling, lumpiness, redness, pain, and sensitivity are side effects from ArteFill® injections. Some patients may feel some firmness after injection which usually resides within a couple days.
Recovery
Recovery from ArteFill® injections is usually immediate.
Risks
People have reported lighter skin color around the injection areas.
Results
ArteFill® doesn’t get absorbed and usually has permanent, lasting effects. All other injectables are absorbed by the body.
Patient Status
Usually procedure is done in doctor’s office. Outpatient.
Anesthesia
Local to assist with pain.