Prevelle™ - Dermal Fillers

This product was launched towards the end of 2005 as Puragen and was primarily designed for the treatment of moderately deep lines and wrinkles. It was launched in the UK by Mentor Corporation in 2007 as Prevelle™ which is essentially a sister product to the former that is aimed at treating fine wrinkles and lines around the eyes, mouth and forehead. The products are meant to naturally complement each other. Mentor Corporation claims that it’s product is of high technology and bears super capabilities. It is made from a non-animal source of acid hyaluronic in a design meant for a more superficial injection level. Given the fact that it was launched very recently, it is not surprising to see only a few practitioners using it in the UK. There is evidence that strongly suggests the usage numbers are increasing at a fast rate as more people being to discover the product and it’s capabilities. The generic name is Non-Animal Hyaluronic Acid gel (NaHA), derived through the process of bacterial fermentation and has low concentration of 5mg/ml of hyaluronic acid.

Skin tests before use for establishing the possibility of developing allergies before treatment are not required, since the composition of the product is based naturally. The presence of hyaluronic acid does make the product a temporary application that can last through a period of slightly over six months, after which time repeat treatment is recommended. The product range includes formulations like Prevelle™, which is appropriate for smoothing moderate to fine lines, wrinkles and glabeller lines, normally on the forehead and also smoker lines plus enhancement of lip lines. Prevelle™ Plus on the other hand, has not yet been designed for a particular use on any part of the skin, though it is known to contain the local anaesthetic-lidocaine. The manufactures confirm that it is going to be released sometime in the near future.

Like in most products, the period of effect will depend on the common factors like area of treatment, practitioner and the amount necessary. Effects that can be experienced include pain, swelling, itching, tenderness of the implanted area and discolouration. The costs can vary depending on factors like area, practitioner and amount.