ArteFill®
Discover an innovation in safe, enduring, wrinkle correction!
With ArteFill . . .
Artefill 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.
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 fibers break down and lose elasticity. Heredity, UV exposure, and repetitive facial movement can all contribute to the development of facial wrinkles and folds.
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. Download the Artefill Brochure
Artefill Benefits
- Immediate correction of wrinkles/folds
- Simple injection with proven safety profile for properly selected patients
- Typically requires only 1 or 2 treatments
- Option of ArteFill Progressive Enhancement™: a process of gradual correction through lesser volume treatments so you get exactly the volume of correction you desire
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FAQs
What is ArteFill?
ArteFill at this time is the only FDA-approved non-resorbable filler for the correction of facial folds and smile lines. Non-resorbable means there are components that do not degrade and stay in the skin permanently. Artefill consists of 20% PMMA and 80% purified bovine collagen gel. There is added 0.3% lidocaine which provides anesthetic benefit for injection comfort.
How does ArteFill work?
The collagen in Artefill provides an immediate correction where placed. The PMMA microspheres provide a long lasting support structure. As the bovine collagen degrades, your own collagen takes its place and interweaves around the PMMA, providing the long lasting effects.
Is ArteFill injected differently than other fillers?
Artefill is injected very similarly as other fillers, but somewhat deeper. The ideal placement is directly above the fat layer so there is deep layer support.
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; and Cosmoderm for fine lines around the mouth and lips.
Related Wrinkle and Facial Fold Treatments
- Restylane for lines, wrinkles and facial folds
- Juvederm for wrinkles, lips, lip border
- Radiesse for long term nasolabial fold correction, nose reshaping and facial contouring
- Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast for “camera ready” wrinkle correction and fine wrinkles
- BOTOX to relax worry and frown lines, ease “bunny lines” soften crow’s feet and smooth out neck bands
If you would like to learn more about what La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic has to offer, please contact us to make an appointment.