What is calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA)? Calcium hydrxylapatite is a biomaterial similar in composition to the mineral element of human bone. It has been used for many years in a variety of medical products for orthopedic applications. In dermatology it is used as a subdermal implant for tissue restoration and wrinkle reduction. Microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite are [...]
What is ArteFill? ArteFill (Artes Medical) is an implant composed of non-resorbable polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres, 30 to 50 microns in diameter, suspended in a water-based carrier gel composed of 3.5% bovine collagen, in buffered, isotonic water for injection, with 0.3% lidocaine hydrochloride, 2.7% phosphate buffer, and 0.9% sodium chloride. It is supplied in a sealed [...]
What is Artecoll? Artecoll is an implant composed of non-resorbable polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres, 30 to 50 microns in diameter, suspended in a water-based carrier gel composed of 3.5% bovine collagen, in buffered, isotonic water for injection, with 0.3% lidocaine hydrochloride, 2.7% phosphate buffer, and 0.9% sodium chloride. It has been available for many years in [...]