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What is Evolence®? |
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Evolence® is a highly purified porcine collagen product that is cross-linked with a naturally occurring sugar that the body uses as a building block to provide long-lasting results. Because the ingredients of EVOLENCE® are so similar to naturally occurring collagen in the human body, there is no longer a need for skin pre-testing as with some older collagen dermal fillers. |
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| Is Evolence® safe? |
Yes. Evolence ® is an FDA-approved dermal filler and has proven to be effective, well-tolerated and long-lasting. This filler is ideally suited for the folds around the nose.
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Will I experience any discomfort during the treatment? |
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Although everyone responds differently to pain, most patients find the experience to be comfortable. Prior to receiving the injections, the skin may be numbed with an effective anesthetic and cool packs to help alleviate any discomfort.
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Will I experience any side effects from the treatment? |
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Side effects from Evolence® are very mild and usually include injection-related side effects such as slight redness and mild bruising. Generally, these side effects are minimal and dissipate within a few hours or days. |
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How often will I need to repeat the treatment? |
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Many patients will achieve their desired result after just one treatment. Because Evolence® supplements the body's depleted collagen, results are seen immediately. The effects of Evolence® are longer-lasting than some other collagen dermal fillers, up to six months or more. |
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If I use other types of dermal fillers can I still use Evolence®? |
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Yes. Evolence® is compatible with other dermal fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. Our staff will discuss which dermal fillers are appropriate for your skin rejuvenation needs.
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How much time is needed for an Evolence® treatment and can I go on with my day following the treatment? |
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The length of the treatment depends on the treated area. Typically the treatment is complete in less than an hour. Most people feel comfortable going back to their normal activities immediately following their appointment. Make-up may be applied soon after treatment.
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How is Evolence® different from other fillers? |
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Evolence®, among all the available fillers, is the most natural. It causes minimal swelling and bruising. Evolence® is a collagen based filler that does not require any allergy pretesting. Also, while prior collagen fillers had a very short duration of about 2-3 months, Evolence® is FDA approved as a 6 month duration filler. In some studies it has been shown to have up to a 12 month duration.
The collagen is derived from pigs. It is a similar collagen to that used for replacement heart valves, lenses, and surgical meshes. The collagen is cleaved in a process using natural enzymes resulting in a collagen that is so natural it is actually integrated into the body’s own collagen matrix.
Evolence® is not indicated for lip enhancement. However, another filler called Evolence Breeze™ is currently being evaluated as a lip filler.
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How Do I Get Started? |
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Please call for a private consultation with a staff member or schedule an appointment online @ one of our offices.
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