Q.
I have had artesense done quite recently for acne scarring . The results were ok but over the last three weeks seemed to have disappeared. Why is this I thought this would be a permanent solution or at least semi permanent for some of my deep scarring ? Is this the doctors fault who gave me the injections ? I have had in the past restylane for the same problem and it worked outstanding but of course only lasted 6 months or so. I am so frustrated the doctor that did the artesense is quite old I am wondering if he doesn’t see that well and did the injections wrong ?
I have had artesense done quite recently for acne scarring . The results were ok but over the last three weeks seemed to have disappeared. Why is this I thought this would be a permanent solution or at least semi permanent for some of my deep scarring ? Is this the doctors fault who gave me the injections ? I have had in the past restylane for the same problem and it worked outstanding but of course only lasted 6 months or so. I am so frustrated the doctor that did the artesense is quite old I am wondering if he doesn’t see that well and did the injections wrong ?
A.
Hi
Thanks for your question. ArteSense is a different kind of filler than Restylane and is popular in Canada. ArteSense is comprised of microscopic beads of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) embedded in a collagen paste to allow for injection through a fine needle. As the collagen is absorbed by your body over 3–4 months, new collagen fibers produced by your own body surround these beads , partially restoring the volume of collagen that is absorbed. Approximately four months later, it is recommended that you have a second series of injections to obtain long term results.
However although long term results sound appealing, I would always recommend a shorter lasting product as there is a risk of granulomatous reactions with ArteSense.
Good luck
Adam
Hi
Thanks for your question. ArteSense is a different kind of filler than Restylane and is popular in Canada. ArteSense is comprised of microscopic beads of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) embedded in a collagen paste to allow for injection through a fine needle. As the collagen is absorbed by your body over 3–4 months, new collagen fibers produced by your own body surround these beads , partially restoring the volume of collagen that is absorbed. Approximately four months later, it is recommended that you have a second series of injections to obtain long term results.
However although long term results sound appealing, I would always recommend a shorter lasting product as there is a risk of granulomatous reactions with ArteSense.
Good luck
Adam
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