Brand name: Silikon Major risks: Allergic reactions can occur. It can have a hard feel under skin, and may look lumpy or uneven under the skin. Stability: Because migration and lumping can occur several years after having the injec­tions, its stability is questionable. Liquid injectable silicone is a permanent soft-tissue filler that is injected into […]

Brand names: Artecoll (in Canada), Artefill (in the United States), Dermalive/Dermatech Major risk: Artecoll has the same potential for allergic reactions as collagen injections because of the bovine vehicle substance. Dermalive/Dermatech has minimal risk of allergic reaction because it is suspended in hyaluronic acid, a non-sensitizing vehicle. Stability: Benefits range from five to seven years […]

Brand names: Gore S. A.M., Softform Major risks: These grafts and implants require surgery. There can be unpleasant firmness and a risk of the implant breaking through the skin. Thinner strands of Gore S. A.M. (Subcu­taneous Augmentation Material) and Softform may reduce the risk of over-firmness. Synthetic implants are not recommended for lip enhancement due […]

Technical name: Irradiated Human Cadaveric Preserved Fascia Lata Brand name: Fascian Major risks: Depending on the amount of material and the size of the needle used, the injected site can become swollen or bruised. The area may also feel thick or lumpy, though typically this softens in time. Allergic reactions are rare. Stability: Benefits can […]

Brand names: Restylane, Hylaform, Perlane, Juvederm, Rofilan Hylan gel, and Captique Major risk: Hypersensitivity can occur in 1 out of every 2,000 treated patients. There have also been cases of persistent inflammation and noninfected abscesses, which may persist for up to a year, or until the injected material is fully absorbed. Stability: Benefits can last […]

Technical names: Autologous Fat Transplantation, Fat Injections, Microlipo-injection, Fat Grafting Major risks: There are risks associated with liposuction procedures. From the injection itself there can be some local swelling, redness, and bruising. Scar-tissue buildup is possible, and it is possible to temporarily lose sensation in the treatment area due to nerve damage or swelling. Long-term […]

Brand names: CosmoDerm I, CosmoDerm II, CosmoPlast Major risks: Minimal to no risk of allergic reaction, but the area injected can have a hard feel under skin and may look lumpy or uneven. Stability: Benefits can last three to nine months and possibly longer, though there is no research establishing exact length of time. Because […]

Brand names: Dermalogen, Autologen, Isolagen, AlloDerm, Micronized AlloDerm (trade name Cymetra) Major risks: Minimal to no risk of allergic reaction, but the area injected can have a hard feel under skin and the skin may look lumpy or uneven. Stability: Benefits can last three to nine months and possibly longer, though there is no research […]

Brand names: Zyderm 1, Zyderm 2, Zyplast, Fibrel Major risks: Allergic reactions and necrotic (non-living) areas of skin can occur. These can have a hard feel, and may look lumpy or uneven under the skin. Primarily, the risk of an adverse effect is 3% and that’s considered a significant amount. Stability: Benefits can last three […]