Cosmetic Fillers

Product Description Duration Status Restylane Perlane Both are made of hyaluronic acid, a type of natural sugar found in the body. Up to six months Restylane was FDA-approved in December 2003. Perlane is expected to be approved in 2004. CosmoDerm CosmoPlast Both are made of collagen derived from human cells grown in the lab. About four months Approved in March 2003 Hylaform Made of hyaluronic acid from rooster combs. Between three and 12 months Scheduled for approval in December 2003 Radiance Made of calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres mixed with a polysaccharide gel. Several years FDA has approved it for treating vocal cord paralysis; it is in clinical trials for cosmetic use. It is often used off-label. Silicone Made in a liquid, injectable form. Studies have not been completed for cosmetic use, but effects would probably be permanent; skin will continue to age, however, and lumps may develop. FDA has approved it for treating detached retinas; it is in clinical trials for cosmetic use. Currently used off-label. NuFill Made of synthetic substance, poly-lactic acid; provokes skin to generate collagen growth. Between 18 and 24 months One use (wasting of soft tissue due to aging or illness) is awaiting FDA approval; clinical trials are to begin soon on expanded cosmetic uses. Artefill Made of permanent plastic-like microspheres mixed with bovine collagen. Effects are long-term; skin will continue to age, however, and lumps may develop. Awaiting FDA approval

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