LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Articles from
Chicago Vision Specialist Dr. Daniel Ritacca

Laser Eye Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery Under One Roof
Daniel Ritacca, MD

ArteFill is the first and only FDA-approved non-resorbable wrinkle filler for the correction of smile lines. It is a dual-acting injectable wrinkle filler. The secret is in its patented formula, which contains 20% ArteFill Precision-Filtered Microspheres™ (made of PMMA, the same material used for dozens of medical implants over the last 50 years) and 80% ArteFill Purified Bovine Collagen™ gel with lidocaine, an anesthetic. First, ArteFill visibly corrects the wrinkle. Then the microspheres provide the permanent support your skin needs to correct the wrinkle and prevent further wrinkling. Where the results of temporary fillers end, the enduring benefits of ArteFill continue.

Why ArteFill?

Facial wrinkles are a result of the natural aging process. Over time, the skin loses its ability to repair itself as the underlying elastin and collagen fibers break down and lose elasticity. Heredity, UV exposure, and repetitive facial movement can all contribute to the development of facial wrinkles and folds.

You receive immediate, visible results with no down time.

• You receive a simple, in-office procedure
• Excellent safety profile
• Results improve over the course of several months and stand the test of time
• Usually requires only 1 or 2 treatments
• Personalized ArteFill Progressive Enhancement™ (gradual wrinkle correction) helps ensure the look you desire.

If you would like to learn more about ArteFill, please visit www.artefill.com. There, you will find additional information about the safety and efficacy of ArteFill, and can view before and after patient photographs. You may also schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced providers.

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