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aquamid
injections guide |
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indications
and uses of aquamid |
used for correction of deep facial lines (such as the
naso labial folds), lips enhancement, replacing facial
volume lost from age, more prominent cheek bones,
stronger jaw line, facial deformities, and depressed scars.
Not for fine lines. |
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composition
of aquamid |
2.5%
hydrophilic polyacrylamide and 97.5% water that forms
a transparent gel substance |
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formulations
available |
only
one form of Aquamid is available |
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longevity
of aquamid |
the
effects of Aquamid are thought to be permanent |
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cost
of aquamid |
$1000
to $1500 per cc |
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allergy
testing for aquamid |
not
required |
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anesthesia
for aquamid |
local
anesthesia consisting of a numbing cream, local injection,
or nerve block may be offered. |
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recovery
after aquamid injections |
Pain
and swelling 2 to 3 days after injection is expected.
The patient should not expose the treated zone to intense
heat (sun bed, sunbathing) or extreme cold in the first
days following treatment. The purpose of this is to avoid
inflammation of the zone where the injection has been
made. |
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FDA approved? (US)
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no, an advisory panel recommended FDA approval for
Artefill on 2/28/03, but FDA approval is still pending
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available in US?
CE mark (Europe)? |
not currenly legal
for injection in the US, although some doctors may offer
it.
CE marked 3/01 in Europe. |
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procedure time
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30 to 45 minutes |
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contraindications
of aquamid |
previous
injection of permanent filler in the same site, or presence
of a temporary filler. |
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pros
of aquamid |
permanent
results, non-allergenic, does not migrate |
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cons
of aquamid |
not
for fine wrinkles, permanency may not be desired, cannot
be used in conjuction with another filler, not FDA approved |
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notes |
over
correction or under correction is not recommended. 2 to
3 treatments may be necessary |
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more information |
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