What types of injectables are out there and what are the differences?
Most of what is out there in injectables is temporary. Collagen, which has been the leader, usually lasts only 3 months and requires a skin/allergy test. Fascian lasts a little longer although not by much. In theory, Fascian sounds wonderful — it is made up of fascia lata, strips of the tough covering that surrounds the outer thigh muscle. It is harvested from cadavers. Cymetra Micronized AlloDerm isn’t exactly getting rave reviews either. Cymetra does not last as long as the AlloDerm allograft (dermis graft) itself, being that the injectable is somewhat broken down already. The company (LifeCell) advises that it should be layered over a 2 year period for best benefits. The benefit of an injectable is the volume it can give the lips. The poutiness is much more defined compared to the implants which gives a more subtle, defined lip. Only downfall — which is a big one — is that most injectables are not permanent. There are a few injectables that are permanent, such as Artecoll, Argifo
