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Posted by Mark on November 18, 2000 at 21:07:43:

In Reply to: Re: A question for Mark posted by Jessica on November 18, 2000 at 11:23:13:

Hi Jessica,
I actually had NO good result with microdermabrasion, however, I did have the ARTECOLL injected into my deep acne scars and now you can't even notice them!! It is incredible! If your interested you can see before and after pics of people who have ARTECOLL injected into their scars and you can see the incredible differance, just type in ARTECOLL into your web search engine and it will bring up all these site from dr's who have preformed ARTECOLL treatments and its PERMANENT! See my other posts in reguards to my experiences with ARTECOLL. Hope this helps!

: : Hi Tony,
: : Actually I think I beat you as a man thats had MORE cosmetic surgery than you, I've had 1 nose job, 2 chin implants, collagen in my lips and acne scars 6 times (I know what you mean when you say useless!)4 chemical peels (TCA) I've had my lower lids done and I've had my Buccal fat pads removed (cheeks),and in 8 weeks Im having jaw angle implants put in (the L-shaped ones)and I am very happy with the results,and guess what, I still look natural!.Concerning the question you had reguarding PERMANENT lip augmentation I can tell you of a procedure that I recently had that is incredible! Its an injectable solution called ARTECOLL, it's in clinical trials right now and should be approved by the FDA within a year..it's actually already been approved in Canada,Mexico and Europe and they have been using it for about 4 years now...I had my lips done in Mexico by the same Dr that did my nose job..I know what your thinking..MEXICO?? Yes I know you've probably heard alot of horror stories but it really depends on the DR who is treating you..in my case he did EXACTly what I told him to do in reguards to my nose..I'm beyong thrilled with the results..so when he told me about ARTECOLL for my lips I looked it up on the web and did my own research and went for it..I can't believe the differance! My lips look natural and soft yet they're bigger!! ARTECOLL is a solution of Collagen mixed with microbubbles of the same material thats used for contact lenses..it is not rejected my your body and it's PERMANENT!They have been using it in other countries for 4 years now and there have been NO reports of adverse effects because the solution does NOT travel (unlike silicon and other materials) thats probably why they're expecing it to be cleared by the FDA in a few months..anyway I hope this helps you look forward to a more permanent solution to your thin lip problem..also Elizabeth Hurley had her lips done using ARTECOLL 2 years ago (much publicized) and you can still see her lips are plump (take a look at her in the movie "BEDAZZLED" compared to pics of her from 3 years ago and you'll see what I mean)..anyway sorry for the long response but just wanted to help! Also if you do a search via the web and type in ARTECOLL youll find LOTS of before and after pics from Canadian DR's who have preformed this procedure..take care.

: :
: : : Hi….I’m a “virgin” to this discussion board but certainly well “experienced” when it comes to ps…2 nose jobs (1st by Denenberg in Omaha, Neb. in 1989; revision by Geoffrey Tobias in NYC, April 2000…possibly another minor revision by Tobias next year). I’ve had liposuction 3 times (twice by Dr. Bruce Nadler [“the ps to bodybuilders”] in NYC/L.I. in ‘96 and ‘97, once by Dr. Mark Warfel in NYC in Dec. 99). Also, fat transfer implants to the lips in ’96 (by Nadler) that dissolved within a few months. I’ve had collagen injections for forehead wrinkles in ’97 by a Dr. Brauner in NYC that were useless. Over the last year I’ve had botox treatments (by Warfel) for forehead wrinkles approx. every 3-4 months. This is a great procedure that works! Too bad it isn’t permanent. I’ve also had a consultation for penile augmentation with Dr. Harold Reed in Bal Harbour, Fl. (Miami area) in ’96, although I’m holding back on that one! Geez…I’ve really been around the block, huh? Hahaha.

: : : Now to my current project…I’ve made an appt. next month with Dr. Warfel for cymetra injections for the lips. However, after reading this excellent discussion board, I’m deciding to cancel this appt. since it appears cymetra lasts no longer than collagen but costs twice as much (Warfel will charge $700 per CC! Ouch…). I’ve read your very thorough page on lig augmentation. Within the current litany of FDA approved products, would you still recommend collagen injections for temporary augmentation and Gore-tex for permanent (with Alloderm layered over the Gore-tex)?

: : : Most importantly, can anyone recommend an experienced lip augmentation ps (esp. Gore-tex) here in NYC? I don’t think I’m comfortable with Warfel doing anything beyond injections when it comes to lips. Sorry for the long post…any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated. If anyone would rather e-mail me for further discussion of my experiences/feedback/etc., you can e-mail me at adlemore@yahoo.com. I plan on becoming a regular patron to this site! THANKS!!!

: : : Tony

: Hey Mark,
: You had mentioned that you had treatments done six times already for your acne scarring. I was wondering how the acne scarring is now. I have had two laser scar revisions done for my face and there is still some scarring but fainter. In actuality, I really do not want the scar to show at all. I was wondering what my next procedure would be. I must admit I do feel better about myself but the scarring is still present and it affects me. I was wondering if Microdermabrasion would help out at all. I know that this may sound crazy, but a lady that I work with she wanted to know what happened to the left side of my cheek because there is some slight scarring and I had told her that I had cystic acne. So now when I talk to her, she looks directly at that scar and it was pissing me off and I was going to tell her, yeah I know there is a scar there will you stop looking at it. After that, I went home and took a pumice stone and rubbed gently over the scarring hoping that it would go away. But stupid me, I ended up with a nice red mark. No one seems to understand what it is like to have acne scarring unless they have had it. Sorry that this is so long, but my whole point of me telling you this, since you have had several experiences with your acne scarring I was wondering if you knew what I should do next. Thankyou so much for your time in reading this.

: Kerry

: P.S. In response for your surgery on your genitals, I honestly do not think that a female will care. To be honest, I am seeing a guy now and yes he is small but I am with him and I do love him. So make sure that what you are doing it is because it is for yourself and not to impress females.

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: Hi Jessica, : I actually had NO good result with microdermabrasion, however, I did have the ARTECOLL injected into my deep acne scars and now you can't even notice them!! It is incredible! If your interested you can see before and after pics of people who have ARTECOLL injected into their scars and you can see the incredible differance, just type in ARTECOLL into your web search engine and it will bring up all these site from dr's who have preformed ARTECOLL treatments and its PERMANENT! See my other posts in reguards to my experiences with ARTECOLL. Hope this helps! : : : Hi Tony, : : : Actually I think I beat you as a man thats had MORE cosmetic surgery than you, I've had 1 nose job, 2 chin implants, collagen in my lips and acne scars 6 times (I know what you mean when you say useless!)4 chemical peels (TCA) I've had my lower lids done and I've had my Buccal fat pads removed (cheeks),and in 8 weeks Im having jaw angle implants put in (the L-shaped ones)and I am very happy with the results,and guess what, I still look natural!.Concerning the question you had reguarding PERMANENT lip augmentation I can tell you of a procedure that I recently had that is incredible! Its an injectable solution called ARTECOLL, it's in clinical trials right now and should be approved by the FDA within a year..it's actually already been approved in Canada,Mexico and Europe and they have been using it for about 4 years now...I had my lips done in Mexico by the same Dr that did my nose job..I know what your thinking..MEXICO?? Yes I know you've probably heard alot of horror stories but it really depends on the DR who is treating you..in my case he did EXACTly what I told him to do in reguards to my nose..I'm beyong thrilled with the results..so when he told me about ARTECOLL for my lips I looked it up on the web and did my own research and went for it..I can't believe the differance! My lips look natural and soft yet they're bigger!! ARTECOLL is a solution of Collagen mixed with microbubbles of the same material thats used for contact lenses..it is not rejected my your body and it's PERMANENT!They have been using it in other countries for 4 years now and there have been NO reports of adverse effects because the solution does NOT travel (unlike silicon and other materials) thats probably why they're expecing it to be cleared by the FDA in a few months..anyway I hope this helps you look forward to a more permanent solution to your thin lip problem..also Elizabeth Hurley had her lips done using ARTECOLL 2 years ago (much publicized) and you can still see her lips are plump (take a look at her in the movie "BEDAZZLED" compared to pics of her from 3 years ago and you'll see what I mean)..anyway sorry for the long response but just wanted to help! Also if you do a search via the web and type in ARTECOLL youll find LOTS of before and after pics from Canadian DR's who have preformed this procedure..take care. : : : : : : : Hi….I’m a “virgin” to this discussion board but certainly well “experienced” when it comes to ps…2 nose jobs (1st by Denenberg in Omaha, Neb. in 1989; revision by Geoffrey Tobias in NYC, April 2000…possibly another minor revision by Tobias next year). I’ve had liposuction 3 times (twice by Dr. Bruce Nadler [“the ps to bodybuilders”] in NYC/L.I. in ‘96 and ‘97, once by Dr. Mark Warfel in NYC in Dec. 99). Also, fat transfer implants to the lips in ’96 (by Nadler) that dissolved within a few months. I’ve had collagen injections for forehead wrinkles in ’97 by a Dr. Brauner in NYC that were useless. Over the last year I’ve had botox treatments (by Warfel) for forehead wrinkles approx. every 3-4 months. This is a great procedure that works! Too bad it isn’t permanent. I’ve also had a consultation for penile augmentation with Dr. Harold Reed in Bal Harbour, Fl. (Miami area) in ’96, although I’m holding back on that one! Geez…I’ve really been around the block, huh? Hahaha. : : : : Now to my current project…I’ve made an appt. next month with Dr. Warfel for cymetra injections for the lips. However, after reading this excellent discussion board, I’m deciding to cancel this appt. since it appears cymetra lasts no longer than collagen but costs twice as much (Warfel will charge $700 per CC! Ouch…). I’ve read your very thorough page on lig augmentation. Within the current litany of FDA approved products, would you still recommend collagen injections for temporary augmentation and Gore-tex for permanent (with Alloderm layered over the Gore-tex)? : : : : Most importantly, can anyone recommend an experienced lip augmentation ps (esp. Gore-tex) here in NYC? I don’t think I’m comfortable with Warfel doing anything beyond injections when it comes to lips. Sorry for the long post…any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated. If anyone would rather e-mail me for further discussion of my experiences/feedback/etc., you can e-mail me at adlemore@yahoo.com. I plan on becoming a regular patron to this site! THANKS!!! : : : : Tony : : Hey Mark, : : You had mentioned that you had treatments done six times already for your acne scarring. I was wondering how the acne scarring is now. I have had two laser scar revisions done for my face and there is still some scarring but fainter. In actuality, I really do not want the scar to show at all. I was wondering what my next procedure would be. I must admit I do feel better about myself but the scarring is still present and it affects me. I was wondering if Microdermabrasion would help out at all. I know that this may sound crazy, but a lady that I work with she wanted to know what happened to the left side of my cheek because there is some slight scarring and I had told her that I had cystic acne. So now when I talk to her, she looks directly at that scar and it was pissing me off and I was going to tell her, yeah I know there is a scar there will you stop looking at it. After that, I went home and took a pumice stone and rubbed gently over the scarring hoping that it would go away. But stupid me, I ended up with a nice red mark. No one seems to understand what it is like to have acne scarring unless they have had it. Sorry that this is so long, but my whole point of me telling you this, since you have had several experiences with your acne scarring I was wondering if you knew what I should do next. Thankyou so much for your time in reading this. : : Kerry : : P.S. In response for your surgery on your genitals, I honestly do not think that a female will care. To be honest, I am seeing a guy now and yes he is small but I am with him and I do love him. So make sure that what you are doing it is because it is for yourself and not to impress females.