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Temporary Injectable Fillers
- AcHyal non-animal hyaluronic
acid product Available in Europe but not in the US
- Botox.com-the official site
This is the official web site for Botox, which is manufactured by
Allergan. There is a lot of information on this site about Botox;
it’s history and its mechanism of action.
FDA Approves Captique
A New Non-Animal
Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler to Be Marketed by Inamed for Facial
Wrinkle Correction
CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast Human-Based
Collagen implants. Skin test NOT required. Available in the US.
DermiCol
Injectable cross-linked collagen not available in the US. Trials underway in Europe
EVOLENCE - BETTER TEETH AND FEWER WRINKLES: ISRAELI TECHNOLOGY PUTS
COLLAGEN TO WORK
Unlike current collagen treatments to eliminate wrinkles and facial
lines, that require 3-6 injections per year, EVOLENCE maintains its
aesthetic corrective effects for a period of at least 12 months,
Hyacell 40% hyaluronic
acid, 20% embryonic tissue. Stimulates collagen synthesis. Not an
actual filler but used in mesotherapy. Undergoing clinical studies in Europe. Not available
in US.
Isolagen "A patient’s own collagen-producing cells (fibroblasts) are extracted,
reproduced, and then re-introduced by injection back into the patient’s
treatment area. Unlike other collagen development companies, Isolagen uses only
the patient’s unique, living cells to produce the patient’s own collagen. There
is no foreign substance utilized in this treatment protocol, and the results are
significantly longer lasting than other techniques."
Hylaform (Hylaform Fine Line & Hylaform Plus) Hyaluronic viscoelastic
gel made from avian hyaluronic acid. Developed by Genzyme and Inamed
distributes it. It is FDA approved.
Outline Outline is made from a
polyacrylamide copolymer gel that attracts hyaluronic acid and the collagen and elastin precursors towards the injected
area, enhancing the quality of skin and allowing the body’s own collagen to
become incorporated into the gel mass. Longevity 2-3 years. Not available in the US but used in Europe, Asia and Australia.
Juvéderm(18, 24 & 30) non-animal
hyaluronic acid gel available in three strengths. Available in Europe
and Canada. Not available in US.
Macrolane non-animal
hyaluronic acid) manufactured by Q-med, is of greater density than
Perlane and Restylane possibly lasting longer than either and is being
studied for body contouring in Europe.
Newfill NEW-FILL® Newfill is a polylactic acid which occurs naturally and helps stimulate the
body's own collagen production. Correction can last for months up to a year.
Presently, it is used in
Europe, South America, Mexico and Australia and Canada.
It has
been approved in the US under the name SCULPTRA(TM) for
for the restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat
loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency
virus.
FDA Approves Sculptra(TM) (New-Fill) (Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid)
SCULPTRA(TM) is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material that is
injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It provides a
gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of
folds and sunken areas. For most people who participated in a clinical study,
the treatment results lasted for up to two years after the first treatment
session.
Perlane, Restylane and
Fine Lines Q-Med is the company that produces Restylane, Restylane
Fine Lines and Perlane. (Three different concentrations) This is a
beautiful site with great descriptions and pictures. Restylane is
FDA approved but perlane and restylane fine lines are not.
Permacol Injection
injectable porcine (pig) dermal collagen matrix. This product is used as
a urethral bulking agent for urinary incontinence but is used off-label
for cosmetic soft tissue augmentation.
Radiance / RadianceFN / Radiesse calcium hydroxylapatite,
(CaHA) microspheres suspended in polysaccharide gel; longevity being
at least 2 to 6 years and is in the investigational stages for cosmetic
use in the US.
Rofilan Hylan Gel This gel
often called Hylan, or Rofilan is comprised of larger particle, non-animal,
synthetically-made hyaluronic acid gel. This hyaluronic acid is supposed
to last longer than any other hyaluronic acid. Not available in the
US.
Zyderm and Zyplast
Bovine Collagen injectable bovine collagen (cow) derived from
calf skins. Available in different concentrations. Skin Test Required.
Lip
Explosion Not ready for surgery or injectables yet?? Try This
non-surgical method of inducing upper and lower lip augmentation.
DuWop Original Lip Venom The Good Housekeeping Institute tested
Lip Plumpers and DuWop’s Venom Gloss was a winner!!
Plump Lips 24/7 Freeze 24/7 Lip Plumper - Plump Lips 24/7™ quickly
and dramatically plumps and moisturizes the lips, and enhances natural
lip color.
CITY LIPS LIP PLUMPER Clear and EXCITING NEW Color Selections!!
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