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zyderm
and zyplast guide |
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indications
and uses of zyderm and zyplast
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Zyderm
and Zyplast implants are indicated for the correction
of contour deformities of the dermis in non-weight bearing
areas. Commonly used for fine to deep wrinkles, frown
lines, smile lines, crow's feet, lip border, acne and
other scars. |
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composition of
zyderm and zyplast |
Zyderm & Zyplast
are made from purified bovine dermal collagen that is
dispersed in phosphate buffered physiological saline containing
0.3% lidocaine |
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formulations
available of zyderm and zyplasdt |
-Zyderm
1 implant is used to treat fine lines, wrinkles, shallow
scars and thin-skinned areas.
-Zyderm 2 implant is used to treat moderate lines, wrinkles
and scars.
-Zyplast implant is used to treat pronounced lines and
wrinkles, scars, and thicker-skinned areas. |
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longevity of zyderm
and zyplast |
2 to 6 months (average
3 months) |
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cost
of zyderm and zyplast |
$300
to $500 per cc |
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allergy testing
for zyderm and zyplast |
Testing is required
4 weeks prior to treatment. 3% experience a reaction to
the collagen, and cannot have further treatment. |
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anesthesia for
zyderm and zyplast |
Zyderm & Zyplast
contain lidocaine; no additional anesthesia is usually
required |
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recovery after
zyderm or zyplast injections |
usually return
to activities immediately |
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FDA approved? (US) |
yes, since 1982
(zyderm) & 1985 (zyplast)
zyderm was the 1st cosmetic filler approved by the FDA |
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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 zyderm and zyplast |
allergy to bovine
collagen, lidocaine, or positive allergy test |
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pros
of zyderm and zyplast |
immediate
results, little to no downtime, quick procedure, proven
safety record, minimal discomfort |
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cons
of zyderm and zyplast |
results
are temporary, animal-based, risk of allergy, injector
dependent |
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for
more information |
Inamed
Aesthetics; Zyderm
insert: Zyplast
insert |
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