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cosmoderm
& cosmoplast guide |
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indications
and uses of cosmoderm & cosmoplast |
Cosmoderm
and Cosmoplast implants are used for the correction of
facial wrinkles, acne scars, and other soft tissue contour
deformities, and for restoration of the lip border. |
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composition
of cosmoderm & cosmoplast |
Cosmoderm
& Cosmoplast are made from highly purified human-based
collagen that is grown under controlled laboratory conditions
and dispersed in phosphate-buffered physiological saline
containing 0.3% lidocaine |
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formulations
available of cosmoderm & cosmoplast |
-Cosmoderm
1 implant is used to treat fine lines, wrinkles, shallow
scars and thin-skinned areas.
-Cosmoderm 2 implant is used to treat moderate lines,
wrinkles and scars.
-Cosmoplast is used to treat pronounced lines and wrinkles,
scars, and thicker-skinned areas. |
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longevity of cosmoderm
& cosmoplast |
2 to 6 months (average
3 months) |
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cost
of cosmoderm & cosmoplast |
$300
to $600 per cc |
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allergy testing
for cosmoderm & cosmoplast |
no allergy testing
is required |
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anesthesia for
cosmoderm & cosmoplast |
Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast
contain lidocaine; no additional anesthesia is usually
required |
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recovery after
cosmoderm & cosmoplast injections |
usually return
to activities immediately |
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FDA approved? (US) |
yes, since 1981
& 1985 |
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available in US? |
yes |
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procedure time
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5 to 30 minutes,
depending on treatment areas |
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contraindications
of cosmoderm & cosmoplast |
history of anaphylactic
reaction, sensitivity to lidocaine |
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pros
of cosmoderm & cosmoplast |
no pre-treatment
skin test, little to no downtime, quick procedure, minimal
discomfort (contains lidocaine) |
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cons
of cosmoderm & cosmoplast |
results
are temporary, higher cost compared to zyderm and zyplast |
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for
more information |
Inamed
Aesthetics; Cosmoderm
& Cosmoplast Safety Summary |
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