Artefill PMMA Filler: Approval, Collagen and Safety 2015.06.29

Published 2015.06.29 · Updated 2026.11.06

Artefill Semi-Permanent Filler: What Approval, Collagen and Provider Choice Mean, According to Dr. Wontak Choi

For people who cannot take time off for surgery or find its cost high, filler is a common way to get a cosmetic effect. A Korean news report from Digital Times looked at PMMA semi-permanent filler, with Yaan Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, and Dr. Wontak Choi quoted on Artefill. The report notes that injections are short and a patient can keep a normal daily rhythm the next day.

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Approval and background

According to the report, PMMA is a synthetic material made to be compatible with the body, and its safety has been supported by long clinical use. Artefill received US FDA approval as a semi-permanent filler in 2006, obtained Korean approval in 2013, and is imported by a Korean pharmaceutical company. The report advises checking the approving authority and other details before choosing a PMMA product.

Dr. Choi’s points

Dr. Choi was quoted as saying that about 80 percent of Artefill remains in the body as the patient’s own collagen, which makes it a stable semi-permanent filler. He said patients should still make sure the product is genuine and have the treatment at a trusted provider. He also noted that several ingredients and manufacturers exist among semi-permanent fillers, so each product needs to be checked carefully.

The report also gives the reasons people choose filler over surgery. Long operation times and recovery periods are hard for working people, and the cost is high, so many look for a less demanding way to change their appearance. It lists injection areas including the forehead, nose and chin.

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