Artefill

Artefill® is a dermal filler that offers results that can last a lifetime.  Restylane and other HA dermal fillers can last 6 months to a year.  Artefill lasts at least 5 years and can be permanent.  Artefill (formerly known as Artecoll) is composed of 80% bovine collagen and 20% Precision-Filtered Microspheres™.  These microscopic spheres are made from a material called PMMA, a synthetic polymer, or plastic, common in medical implants.

Artefill is the first and only FDA-approved wrinkle filler designed for the correction of smile lines that will not get absorbed by the body.  The patented microspheres provides the permanent support your skin needs to correct facial wrinkles and prevent further wrinkles from forming. 

This dermal filler has been clinically tested and FDA approved for nasolabial folds (laugh lines), however, other uses for Artefill include lip, chin, and cheek augmentation as well as filling in acne scars and other facial wrinkles or creases.  Since, Artefill injections offer such long lasting results, this aesthetic product is recommended for those who have already enjoyed the results of dermal fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse.


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Typical Minimum Cost of Artefill:
$600.00
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Typical Maximum Cost of Artefill:
$3,000.00
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Average Cost of Artefill:
$1,800.00
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Time Required for Artefill:
Artefill treatments consists of one or two simple injections and requires very little in the way of time.
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Is Artefill an InPatient or OutPatient Procedure?
Out Patient
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What are the Side Effects of Artefill?
Artefill side effects are rare, but include swelling, redness, lumpiness, and pain at the injection site.  A feeling of firmness after Artefill injections is common, and goes away with time.  Allergic reaction to the bovine collagen in Artefill is also possible.
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How Long do Artefill results last?
Artefill is a permanent dermal filler and can last a lifetime.
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What is the recovery time for Artefill?
Artefill recovery is immediate.  It is recommended to avoid sporting or physical activities for several days following Artefill injection.
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Will my insurance company cover Artefill?
Artefill injections can be more painful than other dermal fillers as it uses a larger gauge needle.
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What types of anesthesia is necessary for Artefill?
Local
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What else can I combine Artefill with?
Artefill can be combined with other dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, BOTOX, and Radiesse. 
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What else is Artefill referred to as?
Artecoll, Artifill, permanent dermal filler
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