Update on Artecoll (facial filler) approval in the US

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Dear ,

Thank you for asking: we will have a panel meeting and public hearing on Artecoll at the FDA in Washington next week on 2/28/2003 - keep your fingers crossed.-

In my interview with you, I probably referred to Artecoll as a long lasting filler substance, even if New-Fill will do its effect in the cheek for 6-9 months as well. Silicone fluid and acrylamides will dislocate downwards , for sure, since they evoke very little fibrous tissue and can sink, therefore. China has some horrifying cases.

In contrary, the microspheres in an Artecoll - implant are stimulating 80 % of fibrosis from the patient's own connective tissue , and the resorbable New-Fill beads about 40 %. Acrylamides and silicone only about 2-5%.

The technique of injecting multiple tunnels in the cheeks in multiple sessions is about the same for all injectables. Resorbable or permanent is the question ! From Dr. Carruthers are coming some great lipodystrophy cases treated with Artecoll . If we are successful and get approval, we will ask the FDA of starting a clinical trial with lipodystrophy immediately.-

With my best wishes and regards,

sincerely,

Gottfried

The

Gottfried Lemperle, MD, PhD

Division of Plastic Surgery, UCSD

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