Implants and facial fillers are both medical devices, meaning there are different rules and regulations that apply than for prescription drug like botulinum toxins. Read more - click here
The biggest difference between implants, like the PIP implants and facial fillers, is that the current facial fillers do not contain silicones, but most often Hyaluronic Acid sometimes combined with Lidocaine.. The effect of Hyaluronic Acid can be completely reversed with Hyaluronidase
Fillers containing collagen are no longer available. Read more.
Other fillers more common used contain Poly L Lactic Acid, Calcium Hydroxylapatite and a different technology called Autologous Cell Therapy .
The most important similarity between the use implants and facial fillers is that they only should be used by well trained and skilled professionals. Facial fillers currently are not only provided by educated and trained physicians and world wide there is a demand to regulate this much better to be able to ensure all consumers safety, comfort and desired results in a professional environment done by a well trained physician, who is also able to provide good information, advice, follow up and eventually is able to handle complications and complaints.
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