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Dermal fillers " the good, the bad and the ugly "
Silicon 1000 This dermal fillers are of non animal origin, and made of highly purified silicone oil. Is approved by the FDA (food and drug administration, US) for some eye related conditions but is NOT approved for cosmetic procedures in US. Some physicians use Silikon 1000 to add volume to some parts of the face such as:
But be aware that the Silicone can migrate to other areas and can form lumps under the skin. You must bear this in mind if you are thinking in having Silicon injected into your face, because is a permanent dermal filler which means that it can't be removed once is injected. Personally i wouldn't choose a cosmetic filler that can have so many complications, and is not approved by the FDA. Aquamid Aquamid is an injectable implant, non animal origin, made from natural materials (polycrylamide and water). It is a clear, soft gel that will not migrate to other areas of the face, and will not became hard, giving you a natural look. Aquamid is used for facial contouring and to give volume to some parts of the face such as:
Aquamid is not used for fine lines, and an area already treated with a permanent dermal filler. If the area has been previously treated with temporary dermal fillers it has to disappear before applying Aquamid. Aquamid is injected under the skin with a fine needle. Topical or local anesthetic may be used to diminish pain. The area treated can present some:
This should only be temporary(few days), but consult your doctor if it last longer. The treatment can take up to 45 minutes, and you can see the result immediately. There is no need for a previous test with Aquamid, and it can't be used together with other dermal fillers. Cost depends on several factors such as:
Artecoll or Artefill Artecoll, also known as Artefill outside the US, are dermal fillers, of animal origin and made of microscopic particules (PMMA), suspended in Collagen from cow skin. Although some doctors use it, is not approved by the FDA (food and drug administration, US). Artecoll is used to:
This dermal fillers are injected under the skin, and contains the numbing agent "lidocaine" to minimize pain. After the treatment the area injected can have some
This should only be temporary (few days), but consult your doctor if it last longer. The result is permanent, but the cosmetic result will diminish over time. It can take up to 45 minutes and you can see the result immediately, but it does require a previous test because is from animal origin. Cost depends on several factors such as:
Artecoll is a permanent dermal filler and some research suggest that it can cause lumps and bumps in the face. Personally i wouldn't choose a filler that can have this kind of side effects, remember that there are other alternatives: temporary fillers As always consult with your physician the safety and effectiveness of the products. Bio-Alcamid Bio-Alcamid is a dermal filler, non animal origin, made of a synthetic material (poly-Alkyl-Imide) and water. Once in the skin, it forms a thin capsule of collagen around the filler. Is not approved by the FDA (food and drug administration, US), but is used in Europe, Mexico, Canada,...since 2000.
Bio-Alcamid is not used to treat fine lines. This dermal fillers are injected under the skin and some topical or local anesthetic may be used to diminish pain. The results can be seen progressively, within few weeks. Although Bio-Alcamid is permanent it could be removed if necessary. There is no need for a previous test, but the long term safety of this product is not known. Consult with your practitioner the pros and cons of having this dermal fillers injected. The treatment can last up to one hour, and the area treated can experience some:
This should only be temporary(few days), but consult your doctor if it last longer. Despite that is a permanent filler, the cosmetic result will diminish over time, due to age and several other factors. If you want to preserve the look, more treatments will be needed in the future. Cost of Bio-alcamid depends on several factors such as:
Dermalive and Dermadeep Dermalive and Dermadeep are dermal fillers, non animal origin, made of a new form of hyaluronic acid (a substance that occurs naturally in the body and is highly moisturizing). Dermalive is used for medium to deep wrinkles and folds such as:
Dermadeep as the name can suggest, is used to fill in deeper wrinkles and to add volume to sunken parts of the face. The manufacturer claims that the effect is permanent, but the cosmetic effect will diminish over time, so you will need more treatments in the future to preserve the look. It can take up to 45 minutes and the area treated can experience some
This should only be temporary (few days), but consult your doctor if it last longer. No previous test is required because is from non animal origin, but let your practitioner know about any allergies or medications. Cost depend on several factors such as
Evolution Evolution is a dermal filler, non animal origin, made of Polyacrilamide gel and porous microspheres. This microspheres attract the procollagen molecules, adding volume where is needed. Is not approved by the FDA (food and drug administration, US), but is used in Europe, Australia, Asia,... This dermal fillers are used to fill in deep wrinkles and folds such as
Evolution is injected under the skin and some anesthetic may be applied to diminish pain. The area treated can experience some
This should only be temporary (few days), but consult your doctor if it last longer. Although the results are said to be permanent, the cosmetic result will diminish over time, so more treatments will be needed in the future to preserve the look. Cost of Evolution depends on several factors such as
Isolagen Isolagen uses a different technique to other dermal fillers. This treatment gives your skin a more younger appearance, and is often quote as "grow your own facelift". Isolagen works by taking a small sample of your own skin, normally from behind your ears, using local anesthetic. Then the sample is sent to the laboratory, where collagen producing cells (fibroplast), will be grown. This process will take about two or three months. Then when the new cells are ready, they are injected into the skin, to promote collagen production and tissue growth Isolagen has not been yet approved by the FDA (food and drug administration, US), but is used in other countries. Isolagen is used for:
The cells are injected through a fine needle and the results can be seen gradually, over the next few months. A serie of treatments will be needed few weeks apart. The result is long lasting and you can even freeze the cells to use them at a later date. As you are using your own cells, Isolagen is a safe treatment. After the injection the area treated can experience some
This should only last for around few days, but consult your doctor if it last longer. Isolagen doesn't came cheap. You will have to pay apart for the biopsy and cell storage, then depending of the area you want to treat the price can range from £2900 to £3999 approx. Outline Outline is a temporary long lasting dermal filler, non animal origin, made of absorbable polyacrylamide gel. There are three types of Outline dermal fillers:
Outline works by stimulating collagen increase, adding volume where is needed and plumping the skin. Is not yet approved by the FDA (food and drug administration, US), but is used in other countries. A fine needle is injected under the skin and some anesthetic may be applied to minimize pain. The area treated can experience some
This only should last for few hours-days, but consult your doctor if it last longer. The result is long lasting (from one year to five years) and one more treatment may be needed one month apart. Outline cost depends on several factors such as
Softform and Ultrasoft Softform and Ultrasoft are more implants than dermal fillers. Softform and Ultrasoft are of non animal origin and made of a biocompatible material, the same material used in heart and abdominal surgery They are approved by the FDA (food and drug administration, US) and used to fill in deep wrinkles and folds such as
The implant is inserted through two small incisions, below the area you want to treat. The treatment is made under local anesthetic, and sometimes sedation is used. This can take up to 30 minutes and the results, which are permanent but easily removed, can be seen immediately. The area treated can experience some
The implant can be felt under the skin. There is no need for a previous test, but consult with your practitioner about possible risks. Ultrasoft is very similar to Softform, but three times softer, as the company reports. Ultrasoft is a new improved version of Softform or the next generation as it has been called Cost depends on several factors but normally you will have to pay per implant. To give you a idea
Goretex Goretex is a microporous implant, non animal origin, made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), which is the same material used for some medical conditions, and to make raincoats, tents, boots,... Goretex is approved by the FDA (food and drug administration, US). It is used to
The implant is inserted through a small incision, below the area you want to treat, then is closed with stitches. The procedure is made under local anesthetic, and sedation can be used if needed. Treatment can take up to one hour, depending on the area-s treated. The result is permanent, although it can be removed if desired, and can be seen immediately. The area treated can experience some
Most likely that you will feel the implant under the skin. There is no need for an allergy test, but discuss with your practitioner all the pros and cons about having one. Cost varies depending on physician fees but to give you an idea can range from $1000 to $2000 per implant. To receive the latest offers and promotions, together with healhty recipes, subscribe to the free monthly newsletter below. As a thank you for your subscription, you will receive a free ebook about beauty. And don't worry your email address is very safe with us.
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