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FAQ

How long do the results last?

VARIODERM products persist at least 6 to 12 months. The high degree of cross-linking supports a slower resorption of VARIODERM products in the tissue. The durability in the skin varies according to skin type, age and the way of life of the patient as well as treated area and injection technique. It can be necessary to renew the treatment partially in order to optimize the results and durability of the correction.

Are there any precautions measure to be undertaken?

• After the injection, it is recommended to apply ice or a cooling device on the treated areas in order to decrease the transitory inflammation due to injection.
• Make-up should be avoided during the first twelve hours following the injection.
• The patient must also avoid saunas, steam bath, UV rays and exposure to cold during 10 days following the injection.
• In the event of prolonged exposure to the sun, a sun block should be applied to the treated areas.

Are there contra-indications?

VARIODERM products should not be used on pregnant woman or breast feeding. It should not be injected in patients presenting an auto-immune disease, antecedents of allergy or over-sensitiveness to the hyaluronic acid, or a immuno-therapeutic treatment.
VARIODERM products should not be injected into inflammatory and/or infectious skin (acne, herpes, impetigo…), a tendency to develop hypertrophic scars. It should not be used in conjunction with any laser treatment, chemical peeling or dermabrasion.
A prior consultation of the patient is necessary to know the medical history, especially aesthetic treatments (like prior injections) and to determine if VARIODERM products are suitable .
For more information please refer to the packaging insert of VARIODERM products.

Are there undesirable effects?

As with all skin fillers swelling and/or redness, with or without associated pain, may occur after the injection. These generally disappear within a few hours, days or in some cases within a week. Some rare cases of necrosis, abscess, granuloma or of over-sensitivity were described in the scientific literature after injections of hyaluronic acid.
Continuation of these reactions or appearance of any other side effects must be reported to the practitioner by the patient as soon as possible in order to resolve it by appropriate treatment. The distributor should also be informed about this incident.
Before treatment, please inform your patient about the potential side effects related to this injectable implant.