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Arterfill
Overview:
Injectable microspheres provide permanent wrinkle correction. The combination with collagen for immediate filling of lines makes for great looks form the beginning. While the collagen degrades over 3 months, volume is created through water retention in the microspheres.
Expected results:
Volume correction on the lower and mid face, elimination of intermediate and deep lines.
Preparations:
Skin test is necessary 1 month prior to treatment to screen for allergies to bovine collagen. Avoidance of aspirin and ibuprofen for 10 days. Local anesthesia by injection makes the procedure more comfortable.
Post treatment instructions:
Avoidance of aspirin or ibuprofen for 3 days.
Time to desired results:
3-6 months.
Duration of desired effects:
Permanent. A second treatment may be added 3 months after the initial injection.
Contraindications:
Allergy to bovine collagen.
Downtime:
1-3 days of redness and swelling.
Selected Patient Questions and Answers
# of surveys: 4187
Last updated: 1/02/2024 11:10 AM
PATIENT RATINGS
Would you recommend us?
- definitely
- 93.1%
- probably
- 6.16%
- maybe
- 0.58%
- not likely
- 0.08%
- no
- 0.02%
Compare our service to other similar practices
- excellent
- 87.9%
- very good
- 10.1%
- good
- 1.8%
- poor
- 0.06%
- very poor
- 0%
Overall doctor performance
- excellent
- 94.2%
- very good
- 4.89%
- good
- 0.80%
- poor
- 0.03%
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- 0%
The doctor listened to you attentively
- excellent
- 93.9%
- very good
- 4.97%
- good
- 1.05%
- poor
- 0.05%
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- 0%
The doctor took time to answer your questions
- excellent
- 94.0%
- very good
- 4.66%
- good
- 1.27%
- poor
- 0.02%
- very poor
- 0%
The doctor explained treatment options
- excellent
- 94.3%
- very good
- 4.16%
- good
- 1.25%
- poor
- 0.14%
- very poor
- 0.02%
The doctor explained treatment options
- excellent
- 92.0%
- very good
- 5.69%
- good
- 2.18%
- poor
- 0.11%
- very poor
- 0.0%
Front desk performance
- excellent
- 85.6%
- very good
- 10.2%
- good
- 3.66%
- poor
- 0.31%
- very poor
- 0.08%
Aesthetician performance
- excellent
- 88.6%
- very good
- 7.61%
- good
- 3.39%
- poor
- 0.24%
- very poor
- 0.08%
Office comfort
- excellent
- 90.9%
- very good
- 6.93%
- good
- 2.08%
- poor
- 0.05%
- very poor
- 0.05%
Parking
- excellent
- 66.4%
- very good
- 14.4%
- good
- 15.7%
- poor
- 2.49%
- very poor
- 0.9%
Friendliness of the staff during appointment
- excellent
- 90.9%
- very good
- 7.23%
- good
- 1.85%
- poor
- 0.05%
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- 0%
What WE DID WELL
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Everyone very freindly. That's important.
#12025-12-26Everyone was very attentive and I didn't feel rushed. Soothing atmosphere and even the temperature in the office and waiting room was perfect! The doctor exceeded my expectations - wonderful experience!
#22011-06-02 11:41:01nope. i've been to a lot of dermas and i never felt so positive, hopeful. thank you!!!
#32026-01-04The dr was very thorough and explained everything to me. She was also knowledgable about pricing.
#42025-11-02Talking with the Physician
#52025-04-23Very relaxed and comforting environment. This was my first visit with a dermatologist and am quite happy with the experience.
#62025-12-02For an embarrassing situation, medical assistant and doctor made me feel comfortable...
#72025-11-11I admired the advanced technology used by the office. I am all for the use of technology.
#82011-05-05 10:59:36Was able to get an appointment on the same day. Staff worked deligently to assist with my referral
#92011-05-27 10:56:18Quickness of service, friendliness of staff
#102025-04-03What can we do better?
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So glad I came. Always liked Dr. Kern and Ann Watson. He'd be so pleased with your entire professional setup
#12026-02-05Always laugh at my jokes.
#22025-04-30Keep it up!
#32025-07-25please make a reminder call. I checked my cell for one and you hadn't.
#42026-03-28I'm speechless!! I make a living at answering this very question but I can't recommend anything you can do to provide better service. You deserve a high score in all aspects of the practice. One minor detail - I have not yet seen the aesthetician and I have limited experience with you. Maybe patients could complete a survey after they've had a couple of appointments and contact with others. Some valuable feedback may be provided. Oops....I just heard an administrator use the word "cancellation" with a patient. May I suggest other terms like "change in the schedule" or "we'll make time for you". Wouldn't want to give patients the idea that it's ok to cancel. :-) Can you recommend a vascular specialist closer to the area than in Center City?
#52011-06-02 14:18:32you cannot serve me any better than I was served today
#62025-11-24I've never been in a medical office that was so warm and inviting. The decor and overall appearance has the feel of your living room but also reminds you that you are in a clinical environment as well. This practice surpasses my expectations in every way, from the staff, dress code, advances in technology and overall care of the patient. I was made to feel that my care is your number one priority.
#72011-04-29 11:02:03everything was wonderful
#82010-08-25 12:47:35More chairs in the waiting room. More parking spaces.
#92010-09-15 12:08:01Nothing missing.
#102025-11-05
Iwant to go for Artefill or any perminant refill for my face line I want to know how much it cost and how I can make an appointment soon
Permanent fillers are useful for certain areas on the face. In areas that are prone to undergo quicker changes, they can be disadvantageous to temporary fillers. Fillers are placed by our physicians. A cosmetic consultation with me should answer all of your questions and will allow me to determine the amount of filler needed to achieve your specific goals.
I previously had Artefill injected into my smiles lines in February 2008 by Brinton Lake Dermology. The results were amazing and the lines have not returned. Will you inject Artefill in the cheek and chin area ? What is the cost?
I would be glad to post a photo of my face.
Artefill is a very effective filler and my patients love the results, too.
However, our office stopped Artefill injections. The decision not to offer it at this time is purely based on “political” issues. There is nothing wrong with the product.
I am 54 year old have dark circle under eyes and jowl line hang slightly, what would you recommend, and what is a estimate price would regular medical insurance cover this procedure. I’m African American
Thanks
If dark circles are due to grooves that has formed under the eyes, the area may be corrected with fillers placed under the skin. Jowls can sometimes be improved by filler placement as well. The procedure may require at least 2 syringes of filler but the number may range from 2-5 depending on the amount of correction needed. If correction by filler is not feasible, surgical procedures may be considered. Insurance does not cover cosmetic improvements and a quote can be given after evaluation as everyone has different volume requirements. Please also be aware that improvement by filler requires periodic upkeep as fillers wear off after several months.