What is it? | Consultation | Preparation | Procedure | Recovery | Safety & Risks

What is SURGIDERM?

Surgiderm is a skin implant approved by the FDA, European Community and  INVIMA. It is a natural substance, similar to hyaluronic acid, located in the skin, which helps to hydrate and add volume to your natural face.

Hyaluronic acid may diminish with age, contributing to the formation of wrinkles and sagging. Surgiderm, an injectable gel works to correct  the hyaluronic acid deficiency in the skin, helping to treat lines, wrinkles and sagging skin, reducing the grooves on the sides of the nose and mouth. Surgiderm restores volume and integrity of the skin, correcting facial wrinkles and sagging, making it look younger.

What is the difference between Surgiderm & other products?

Surgiderm’s unique manufacturing process, provides a gel with the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid currently available, for longer lasting results. This advanced manufacturing process also works to create a smooth consistency gel for easy application on the skin during the injection process and providing a natural look you will notice.

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Consultation

The success and safety of your Surgiderm treatment depends very much on your complete candidness.First, the doctor will perform a complete medical history to establish that you are  a good candidate for treatment with Surgiderm. Subsequently, the physician will determine which areas of your face may benefit from Surgiderm. Your doctor will also evaluate:1. Your motives, your expectations and desired outcome of the treatment.
2. Your medical condition, drug allergies and previous medical procedures.
3. If and what kind of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol,
tobacco & drugs you use.
4. If and which previous treatments you have already realized.
5. Your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors.
6. Examine and measure your face
7. Take photographs for your medical record.
8. Discuss likely outcomes of this Surgiderm treatment and any risks or potential complications.

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Preparation for Procedure

You should arrive with a clean face. Avoid taking aspirin or ibuprofen since may increase bleeding or bruising at the injection site. Avoid alcohol because it can also increase bleeding.
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Procedure

Your doctor will determine which type of Surgiderm implants you will need, after your consultation and evaluation. Surgiderm 30XP is used to increase flexibility, to contour and add volume. Surgiderm 24XP is less dense and more appropriate for the correction of wrinkles less deep, as the naso-labial groove, lip augmentation, forehead wrinkles, frown lines, smooth grooves naso-genial and cheek wrinkles.

Your doctor will inject Surgiderm subcutanously, using a standard syringe. No anesthesia is required.The treatment takes between 15 to 30 minutes.

Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal results. However, results may vary and correction is temporary. Maintenance treatments may be required to achieve optimal results. One to two weeks after treatment with Surgiderm your doctor will review the achieved results.

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Recovery from the Procedure

You may continue all normal activities except realization of exercise, which may be resumed the next day.

Typically, the effect of Surgiderm is visible immediately. It is recommended to repeat the treatment when the wrinkles in the area begins to return. Expression lines appear gradually as they were before treatment.

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Safety & Risks

Surgiderm treatment is effective, safe and takes about 15-30 minutes.

The discomfort associated with Surgiderm injections is negligible, making it unnecessary to anesthetize the area to be treated. The discomfort can be compared to a puncture. Using a micro-needle, the doctor will inject a minimal amount of Surgiderm accurately in various locations in the face. This treatment requires no sedation or local anesthetic, and you can resume most activities immediately. You can even drive back to the office or other activities.

What are  side effects of Surgiderm?

Side effects of Surgiderm, if any, are usually mild and temporary. Some people may experience a small bruise or purple, in the injection site covered easily with makeup. The hematoma appears to be more common in people taking aspirin.

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