http://pamelahillinstitute.com/86/a-clinical-overview-of-injectable-micro-implant-fillers-radiance-radiesse-artecoll-aquamide-silicone/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:04:10 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://pamelahillinstitute.com/86/a-clinical-overview-of-injectable-micro-implant-fillers-radiance-radiesse-artecoll-aquamide-silicone/comment-page-1/#comment-10268 Pamela Hill Institute » Blog Archive » The New World of Dermal Fillers - A Brief Overview for Clinicians Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:07:57 +0000 http://pamelahillinstitute.com/86/a-clinical-overview-of-injectable-micro-implant-fillers-radiance-radiesse-artecoll-aquamide-silicone/#comment-10268 [...] When choosing an injectable filler most clients opt for the old reliable collagen, widely used in cosmetic surgery and also a valuable aid in treating burn patients. Collagen is sometimes put aside these days for newer injectables but is still first choice for many. It has diverse uses in surgery and dentistry. However, there is the possibility of allergic reactions in some patients so a skin test should be performed to ensure that the client/patient is not allergic to this substance, generated by the body and found in all humans. Most  collagen used in cosmetic surgery and for other cosmetic purposes  is bovine in nature, from young beef cattle. Manufacturers use animals from closed herds or from countries that have never had a case of mad cow disease to minimize risks associated with bovine collagen. Alternatives to collagen from animals include that derived from human donor cadavers, from placenta and from aborted fetuses. [...] [...] When choosing an injectable filler most clients opt for the old reliable collagen, widely used in cosmetic surgery and also a valuable aid in treating burn patients. Collagen is sometimes put aside these days for newer injectables but is still first choice for many. It has diverse uses in surgery and dentistry. However, there is the possibility of allergic reactions in some patients so a skin test should be performed to ensure that the client/patient is not allergic to this substance, generated by the body and found in all humans. Most  collagen used in cosmetic surgery and for other cosmetic purposes  is bovine in nature, from young beef cattle. Manufacturers use animals from closed herds or from countries that have never had a case of mad cow disease to minimize risks associated with bovine collagen. Alternatives to collagen from animals include that derived from human donor cadavers, from placenta and from aborted fetuses. [...]

]]> http://pamelahillinstitute.com/86/a-clinical-overview-of-injectable-micro-implant-fillers-radiance-radiesse-artecoll-aquamide-silicone/comment-page-1/#comment-4856 Pamela Hill Institute » Blog Archive » A Clinical Overview of Various Injectable Fillers Used in Today’s Medical Spas Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:00:42 +0000 http://pamelahillinstitute.com/86/a-clinical-overview-of-injectable-micro-implant-fillers-radiance-radiesse-artecoll-aquamide-silicone/#comment-4856 [...] Many injectable fillers are used in today’s modern medical spa. Collagen has been used for a very long time, but it has some rivals these days, each with pros and cons, and each with their own fan base. Knowing a bit about all of them will help in guiding your clients towards what will work best for them. [...] [...] Many injectable fillers are used in today’s modern medical spa. Collagen has been used for a very long time, but it has some rivals these days, each with pros and cons, and each with their own fan base. Knowing a bit about all of them will help in guiding your clients towards what will work best for them. [...]

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