ArteFill is the first and only FDA-approved non-resorbable injectable filler used as a wrinkle treatment. It contains 20% tiny round and smooth particles (PMMA microspheres) and 80% purified bovine collagen gel with 0.3% lidocaine, an anesthetic. Artefill injectable is an in-office procedure that answers the demand for immediate, enduring wrinkle correction. ArteFill is the first and only FDA-approved non-resorbable, permanent, injectable wrinkle filler for the correction of facial wrinkles known as smile lines.
- Immediate, visible results with no down time
- A simple, in-office procedure
- Excellent safety profile
- Results improve over the course of several months and stand the test of time
- Usually requires only 1 or 2 treatments
- Personalized ArteFill Progressive Enhancement™ (gradual wrinkle correction) helps ensure the look you desire
How does ArteFill work?
ArteFill is a dual-acting injectable wrinkle filler. First, ArteFill visibly corrects the wrinkle. Then the microspheres provide the permanent support your skin needs for long-lasting wrinkle correction.
How is ArteFill injected?
ArteFill is injected underneath the wrinkle, just above the skin’s fat layer. ArteFill provides the soft, supportive foundation that your skin needs for long-lasting wrinkle correction.
How is ArteFill different from temporary dermal fillers?
All temporary fillers are eventually absorbed by the body. That’s why they require frequent repeat injections. ArteFill is different. The unique microspheres in ArteFill are not absorbed by the body. These microspheres provide the permanent support your skin needs for long-lasting wrinkle correction. Now, with ArteFill, you can get the lasting wrinkle correction you want in just one or two treatments. Where the results of temporary fillers end, the long-lasting benefits of ArteFill continue.
Is ArteFill safe?
Yes. The FDA has approved Artefill for the safe and effective correction of smile lines.
Is there an allergy test required?
Yes. A skin test is a safety precaution to make sure that you are not allergic to the bovine collagen or anesthetic in Artefill.
How is ArteFill injected?
Artefill is injected underneath the wrinkle, just above the skin’s fat layer. Artefill provides the soft, supportive foundation that your skin needs for long lasting wrinkle correction.
Is one Artefill treatment enough to get the look I want?
Most people get the results they want with one or two treatments, depending on the depths of their wrinkles and folds. When you have your follow up appointment in, four to six weeks, you and your provider can decide if you would like to further enhance your results. This personalized approach helps to ensure that you get the look you desire.
Are there any side-effects associated with ArteFill?
As with any injectable wrinkle filler, you can expect mild swelling and reddening at the treatment site. These side effects are usually gone within 24 hours. Occasionally, there is mild bruising that typically disappears in three to seven days. Less common side effects include rash and itching more than 48 hours after treatment, persistent swelling or redness, and increased sensitivity at some or all injection sites. Two other rare potential side effects of all dermal fillers may be lumps and granulomas, both of which can be treated by your provider.
Why ArteFill?
Facial wrinkles are a result of the natural aging process. Over time, the skin loses its ability to repair itself as the underlying elastin and collagen fib3rs break down and lose elasticity. Heredity, UV exposure, and repetitive facial movement can all contribute to the development of facial wrinkles and folds and under eye hollowing.
Studies have shown that ArteFill is a highly differentiated and unique product, one which is both safe as well as an effective treatment for patients. ArteFill gives patients who seek long-lasting wrinkle corrections a new option
Are there any other treatment concerns with ArteFill?
Yes. If you have any skin outbreaks (e.g., cysts, pimples, rashes, hives, infection) near the injection site, you should postpone treatment until they clear. If you are taking aspirin (NSAIDs) or anti inflammatory drugs or have any medical condition that affects your blood, you may experience increased bruising or bleeding at the injection sites.
Be sure to call your provider immediately if you noticed any unusual skin reactions around the treatment area.
How is ArteFill different from temporary dermal fillers?
Temporary fillers are broken down over time by the body’s reaction to a foreign substance. They are made to do this. Artefill has the inert microbeads which do no not break down. This is what provides the ongoing support for your own collagen modification.
For those who are more comfortable with the idea of a less permanent choice or wish to have filler products for the lip or finer lines, the alternatives include Juvederm – a hyaluronic acid gel which is an ideal product for plumping the lips; Radiesse for nasolabial folds (longevity around 18 months) and for injectable augmentation of the cheeks or chin; Restylane for a variety of wrinkle and line correction.
What does Artefill Cost?
Syringe of 0.4cc $500
Syringe of 0.8cc $800