Hi Dr. Naderi, I am very interested in Artefil.&nb
Posted on December 28, 2008 9:44 AM in
Fat Injections
Hi Dr. Naderi,
I am very interested in Artefil. I've had Radiesse several times and it doesn't usually last more than a few months for me (in the NL folds). My question is: a) what is the total cost of the injections (assuming I'm not allergic) and b) if this substance is permanent, won't it look weird as my skin begins to lose its elasticity?
Thanks!
Answer
HI,
I am surprised Radiesse only lasts a few months for you. It should last at least a year if not more. Injection placement and amount has a lot to do with the longevity of the substance as well.
Artefill is $1200 / 0.8cc syringe
Most patients need 1, 2 or 3 syringes injected several months apart after the initial skin test. It all depends on the depth of your nasolabial folds.
The reason the permanent injection in the nasolabial folds wont look bad as you age is that the area injected does not move. Its a static anatomic area. Also, the substance shoould be "feathered" into the soft tissue and not placed in one large "clump."
I hope this makes sense.
Tags: artefill, Fillers, juvederm, radiesse, perlane, restylane
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Hi Doctor,^^My name is Douglas and I have a questi
Posted on November 06, 2008 2:22 AM in
Fat Injections
Hi Doctor,
My name is Douglas and I have a question regarding fillers.
About
a month ago I did Aquamid fillers on my cheek. However the doctor who
did the procedure did not do a good job and I can still see the lines
pretty clearly. When I went back to him, his explanation is simply he
did not do it well and offer to do it again with another type of filler
called Restylane. From what I read, Aquamid is a permanent filler and
it should not be used with other type of fillers. The fact that I have
only done the Aquamid filler only recently adds on to my concern.
However my doctor insist that there are no problems involve.
I would like to know the following:
- Is what my doctor say true?
- Is it really ok to use other fillers (Restylane in this case) on
those areas done with Aquamid?
- What is the effect in the long term?
- Will my face be distorted after a few years because of this mix?
I really hope to have a second opinion from other doctors who are experience in fillers. Hope you can help me with my queries.
I appreciate your time and hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you very much!
Answer
Hi Douglas,
I hope you are not in the U.S.A., because Aquamid is illegal in the U.S. and it is not an FDA approved substance. Regardless, what is done is done. Aquamid is a permanent particulate filler. As such infection is possible even by itself. People can get infections of their skin with just a plain needle penetration. In such situations, antibiotics often clear up the infection quickly. When there is an implant (and a permanent filler is a kind of implant) then any bacteria can adhere to the material and sometimes its very difficult for antibiotics alone to clear up the infection.
So basically, Restylane on top of Aquamid in theory is fine. But it does SLIGHTLY increase the risk of infection. You have to make that final decision.
If you would like to send me some pictures through the "contact us" page then I may be able to give you other suggestions - perhaps. I would recommend you see a few other local docs and discuss options.
Supposedly Aquamid can be removed with dilution and aspiration although I have never seen that.
Good luck
Tags: Fillers, Plastic Surgery, silicone, Collagen, juvederm, aquamid, radiesse, restylane
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Following the advice of my plastic surgeon I recei
Posted on September 03, 2008 9:02 PM in
Fat Injections
Following the advice of my plastic surgeon I received fat transplant to the upper eyelids in the form of injections. The results were disastrous; the right eye especially has calcified lines of fat or scar tissue and the inner upper corner an especially noticeable nodule. My question is have you ever successfully removed injected fat from the upper eyelids? If not, is there someone in your circle of professionals experienced with this type of problem? Thank you in advance.
Answer
Hi,
I have seen plenty of poorly done fat injection and around the eyes and lips, nodules can become a large problem. Other areas are more forgiving.
I would have to see you to determine what is the best approach. Most of the time the area can be improved greatly with direct excision of the nodules or hypertorphic deep scars.
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