Cymetra®

Has the beauty of your smile been diminished by tiny vertical lines that cause your lipstick to bleed? Or, has the graceful curve of Cupid's Bow on your upper lip begun to flatten out? These are just two signs of aging that affect many of us today.

Thanks to a simple, in-office procedure, your doctor can reverse these aging signs, as well as deep wrinkles and acne scars. Now, your beautiful smile can be restored or enhanced with the natural implant material Cymetra®.

What is Cymetra®?

Cymetra® is a dermal implant material made from decellularized human donor tissue. It is strictly regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as is any other donated human tissue material indicated for transplantation to repair or replace damaged or inadequate dermal tissue. This includes kidneys, hearts, corneas, bone and other tissues generously donated by individuals or their families.

How does Cymetra® work?

Cymetra® contains no cells that can cause rejection or inflammation the way bovine collagen sometimes does. All that remains is a collagen framework that provides strength to the skin.

Once the Cymetra® implant material is in place, it gradually becomes a natural part of your body. Cymetra® actually repopulates the treated area with your own cells, creating new tissue, to produce longer lasting results and a more youthful appearance.

Is Cymetra® safe?

Yes. Cymetra® is a form of Alloderm, which has been used safely for over 7 years, in over 50,000 grafts. The U.S. Tissue Bank rigorously screens all tissue donors' medical records, cause of death and social history. Blood samples are meticulously tested and certified using standards set and licensed by the FDA. All donors must be found negative for Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C and free from HIV Types 1 and 2. In addition, all Cymetra® implants are examined by microscope before and after processing to rule out pathologic contamination and ensure consistent quality.

How is Cymetra® used?

Cymetra® is used for soft tissue replacement and augmentation. The primary areas treated with Cymetra® include the lips, nasolabial folds, deep wrinkles and fine lines, as well as acne and depressed scars.

Some benefits of Cymetra® are:

• Cymetra® is capable of regenerating normal tissue.
• Cymetra® is human tissue; it cannot provoke any inflammatory response or allergic reaction.
• Cymetra® is soft and pliable with a natural feel.
• There is no need to harvest tissue from another site on your body.
• Results are fast and longer lasting than collagen.

How many Cymetra® treatments will I need?

Several injections may be required, depending on the depth and length of the wrinkle. The procedure usually takes less than twenty minutes of your time. The results are immediate. You can determine at first glance if you are happy with the results or if you would like more Cymetra® injected in the treated areas. Touch-up treatments may be required over time.

What can I expect after my treatment with Cymetra®?

Patients are up and around immediately after receiving Cymetra® for the lips and nasal labial fold areas. Discomfort is minimal. Any discomfort following the procedure can be controlled with medication. The treatment site may have a little swelling, which may last a few hours. There may be some slight bruising at the injection site, which can be covered with make-up. Depending on the area treated, your correction may last for years. Some collagen absorption may make touch-up treatments necessary. Allergic reactions are rare, but may consist of prolonged redness, itching, and/or firmness at the injection site.

If you would like to get rid of your wrinkles but aren't ready for surgery, Cymetra® may be the answer.

This information is intended to supplement, not replace, a consultation with a board certified physician. To find out if you could be a candidate for one of these procedures or to learn more information about these procedures, we invite you to contact one of our doctors for a private consultation.

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