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Is Artecoll safe?

By Jessica Cortez

Is Artecoll safe?

Based on the authors’ experience, Artecoll is a safe, viable option for long-term treatment of deep facial wrinkles, nasal asymmetry, hypoplastic or atrophic lips, and depressed acne scars, and the results have been accompanied by a high degree of patient satisfaction.

Is Artecoll permanent?

Artecoll is a permanent injectable wrinkle filler used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons to fill smile lines.

What is Artecoll filler?

Artecoll, an injectable wrinkle filler composed of polymethylmethacrylate microspheres and bovine collagen, is widely available outside the United States. For domestic availability, a multicenter Investigational Device Exemption study was required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What is ArteFill made of?

ArteFill, the successor product to Artecoll, is an injectable wrinkle filler composed of polymethylmethacrylate microspheres and bovine collagen, which offers long-lasting and probably permanent augmentation of wrinkles and skin contour deformities.

How do I get rid of ArteFill?

Ridges or superficial nodularity can be easily removed by dermabrasion or tangential shaving without creating a noticeable scar because “exposed” ArteFill implants will epithelialize just like normal abraded skin.

Where can ArteFill be used?

Artefill can be used throughout the face, particularly in deeper wrinkles and folds to give natural lift, plump, and contour. In most cases, it is reserved for areas of the face such as the nasolabial folds or cheeks, rather than thin-skinned areas such as the lips or under eyes.

How long does ArteFill last?

How long does Artefill last? Artefill® is a permanent dermal filler that promotes collagen production to fill nasolabial folds. While not actually “permanent,” Artefill® will last from 5-7 years and maybe longer.

Can ArteFill be removed?

How long does ArteFill really last?

Can ArteFill be dissolved?

Unlike temporary lip augmentation with Juvederm or Restylane, liquid silicone does not dissolve with time.

Can you remove silicone injections?

About Silicone Injection Removal Silicone injection removals is an advanced cosmetic procedure that can safely and effectively remove silicone-based implants from a past buttock augmentation.

Is Bellafill the same as ArteFill?

Treatment for: Correction of Nasolabial Folds and Acne Scars Note: Bellafill was previously known as ArteFill. On December 1, 2014, Suneva Medical, Inc., announced that ArteFill has been rebranded as Bellafill in the United States.