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Artefill* |
Silicone |
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Product source |
Synthetic beads of methyl methacrylate in a base of bovine collagen |
Liquid form of the chemical polymer silicone |
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Indications |
Superficial, moderate and deep lines and folds, acne scars, volume loss |
Lips, acne scars, sunken cheeks, nasolabial folds and marionette lines |
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Duration |
Permanent |
Permanent |
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Treatment protocols |
One treatment with one or two touch-ups provides the best result |
Depends on number of sites and amount of correction desired |
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Cost |
$2,500 |
$500–1,000 per injection |
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Benefits |
Long-lasting benefit; once the desired result is achieved, touch-ups are needed only as the client ages and lines deepen with time |
Long-lasting benefit after a series of treatments; once the desired result is achieved, touch-ups are needed only as the client ages and lines deepen with time |
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Risks |
Swelling, redness, bruising and permanent lumps; should not be used in the lips |
Swelling, redness, bruising permanent lumps, and the rare possibility of a late foreign body reaction or migration of the material |