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Is PMMA fine considering Artefill is not avilable?

Hi, I read your answer about a study comapring PMMA and Artefill. Seeing that Artefill is no longer available and PMMA is much cheaper,would PMMA be a suitable substitute permanent filler. Is the difference between the two so dramatically different?...
Gerald Pierone, M.D.

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast
One of the reasons that people head for Tijuana or Brazil for PMMA treatment is because the product is much more affordable south of the border. Artefill (when it was available) was cost prohibitive for almost all patients with HIV facial... Read more »

Artefill for Lipoatrophy

Dr. Pierone, can you recommend Artefill for minor depressions in the face caused by HIV and or... Read more »

how do you get patient financial assist for artefill

How do i find out about a patient assistance for Artefill, I have seen programs for Sculptra but... Read more »
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