Ellanse - rejuvenation filler based on polycaprolactone

Polycaprolactone, which came to cosmetology from classical medicine, is now actively used to rejuvenate the skin of the body and face. The safe substance was created in the form of a liquid implant under the Elance brand. It eliminates wrinkles, changes the contours of the face and its individual areas, strengthens the skin of the arms, legs, and abdomen for up to 4 years. The product is absolutely safe and perfect for people suffering from intolerance to hyaluronic acid.

About the drug and its varieties

The active component of the filler is polycaprolactone. It is actively used in classical and plastic surgery as a safe suture material. The substance is hypoallergenic, completely biodegrades over time and does not cause rejection by the human body. Its use has been practiced for 40 years, during which no negative feedback has been received.

The principle of action is based on the activation of the processes of production of collagen fibers, which provide skin tightening, increase its level of elasticity, replenish the lack of soft tissues and contribute to the overall improvement of the problem area.

Depending on the task and age of the patient, one of four products in the Ellanse line is used:

• S (valid for up to a year);
• M (validity from 12 to 20 months);
• L (valid for up to 3 years);
• E (valid for up to 4 years).

Ellanse – why do customers vote for it?

Ellanse (“Ellanse”) is a unique drug that simultaneously performs 3 functions, which means it solves three aesthetic problems:

1. Ellanse liquid threads are an alternative to thread lifting, since the main substance in the preparation is polycaprolactone suture material. The drug provides lifting, but the procedure is much easier and more comfortable than installing threads.
2. Biorestructuring agent The drug improves skin quality.
3. Ellanse volumizer fills deep wrinkles and areas of skin depression, restores the volume of soft tissues. At the same time, unlike fillers, this drug replenishes lost volumes, stimulating the production of new collagen.

In 2011, Ellanse was awarded by the international agency Frost&Sullivan in the category “The most innovative dermal filler of 2011.”

We are confident that now this drug would win the popular vote in the “Optimal Choice” category. And men who value the painlessness of the procedure and the absence of a rehabilitation period, as well as patients who for some reason are not recommended to undergo hyaluronic acid injections, would vote for it especially ardently.

Indications

The drug has a wide range of applications. The main tasks that it is designed to perform are rejuvenating and strengthening the skin, replenishing the deficiency of soft tissues. The updated list of indications implies the presence of the following problems:

• Deep expression and age wrinkles and folds.
• Age-related changes in the eye area (on the lower and upper eyelids).
• Reduced elasticity of the inner surface of the arms and thighs, loose skin of the abdomen.
• Scars after surgery.
• The need to correct the shape of the chin, cheekbones, nose or ears.
• The need for rejuvenation of the face, neck, décolleté, and hands.

What other benefits do fans of the drug vote for?

1. The right to choose the duration of the cosmetic effect. Ellanse preparations are designed for different durations of action:
   S – 10-12 months
2. M – 18-20 months
3. L – 30-32 months
4. E – 46-48 months
5. The ability to use even on thin skin Ellanse gives excellent results when reinforcing not only the face, but also the neck, décolleté, back of the hands, as well as the knees and the inner surfaces of the shoulders and thighs.
6. Absolute safety The drug is based on a completely biodegradable soft medical polymer, polycaprolactone, which has been successfully used in medicine for many years.
7. Non-traumatic procedure The drug is administered using a cannula almost painlessly and with minimal trauma. Only small hematomas are possible.
8. No swelling Ellanse does not attract water molecules and thus does not cause swelling during its entire duration.
9. Hypoallergenicity of the drug There is no need for preliminary testing: Ellanse preparations are absolutely hyroallergenic due to the absence of antigens of animal, bacterial or human origin in their composition.

“I sincerely love this drug and not only recommend it to my patients, but I myself have already done this procedure three times in 5 years. First of all, I like the lifting effect, which, as the manufacturers promise, lasts for two years.” Certified Ellanse trainer Oksana Volkova, chief physician of the Center for Medical Cosmetology:

Important

Ellanse is combined with various physiotherapeutic methods (photorejuvenation, RF lifting, skincare procedures, microcurrents, etc.), as well as with various methods of introducing hyaluronic acid (fillers, biorevitalization, bioreinforcement). Typically, the break after introducing Ellance is 2-4 weeks.

Officially:

Ellanse is a sterile, fully biodegradable, long-acting dermal implant developed by the Dutch company Aqtis Medical BV. The main component of the drug is a suspension of polycaprolactone microspheres, consisting of a phosphate-buffered saline solution, glycerin and carboxymethylcellulose. Polycaprolactone is a fully biodegradable soft medical polymer used for the manufacture of absorbable sutures. Ellanse is approved for use in the Russian Federation as an intradermal implant, has CE, FDA certificates, registration certificate FSZ 2010/07732, certificate of conformity ROSS NL.IM24.VO4665.

How is the procedure done?

The average duration of the procedure is from 30 to 60 minutes. It depends on the location and size of the problem area, as well as the amount of filler injected. Before injections, the skin is treated with an anesthetic composition. The composition is introduced through several injections for uniform distribution. The first results are assessed immediately, and they increase within two weeks.

The procedure does not require preliminary preparation, but goes well with a number of additional anti-aging procedures (laser or hardware).

Care after injections

After Ellanse injections, no specific rehabilitation is required. Strictly speaking, after they are carried out there are no restrictions at all, however, experienced cosmetologists leave reviews and recommendations that compliance with the simplest standards will help consolidate the results. To do this you need:

• Do not use cosmetics (decorative and care products) for 12 hours.
• Do not expose the treated problem area to low or high air or water temperatures for one day.
• Do not expose the treated problem area to pressure or other mechanical impact during the day.

If possible, it is necessary to limit physical activity and facial expressions, but such measures are not mandatory.

Price

Reviews from half of the patients contain information that these injections are expensive and inaccessible to ordinary citizens. However, this statement is completely false, because Ellanse produces more pronounced and lasting results than classic hyaluronic acid fillers.

The volume of the preparations is standard, it is 1.2 ml. The cost depends on the type of filler and where it is purchased.

Ellanse

In mid-2010, the Dutch company AQTIS Medical BV introduced to the Russian market a new injection filler Ellanse (Ellanse, Elanse) , intended for contouring and reconstructive facial plastic surgery.

Unlike popular preparations based on hyaluronic acid, the key component of Ellanse is polycaprolactone - a biodegradable material that has been used in general surgery for more than 40 years (it is with its help that most self-absorbable sutures are made).

The main advantages of Ellans are:

• long-lasting (up to 4 years!) effect
• absolute safety for the body, proven by several decades of medical use of polycaprolactone
• high accuracy of changes made
• instant result

↑ Line and scope of Ellanse drugs

Currently, contour plastic specialists have 4 varieties of Ellans at their disposal, differing in the duration of the effect:

At the same time, according to AQTIS Medical BV, work is already underway on new types of filler that can provide results lasting at least 5-6 years.

The main purpose of Ellans is to create volume, eliminate wrinkles and folds, as well as stimulate neocollagenogenesis - the process of skin production of collagen, which is responsible for its elasticity and attractive appearance.

With the help of the drug you can:

• Get rid of deep expression wrinkles and nasolabial folds
• Adjust the size and shape of the cheekbones, chin, tip of the nose, ears, shape the oval of the face
• Smooth out post-traumatic scars and post-acne scars
• Correct other cosmetic facial defects associated with lack of volume

In addition to facial plastic surgery, Elance filler is used to tighten and rejuvenate the neck, décolleté, hands, as well as the hips and abdomen.

↑ Carrying out Ellanse injections

As with other fillers, the drug should only be administered by a certified specialist trained in the technique of working with Ellans.

An anesthetic cream is used to eliminate possible pain. The injection itself takes 15-30 minutes, and the result will be noticeable immediately after the procedure (and after about a month it will become even more pronounced due to neocollagenogenesis).

The Ellanse filler does not produce side effects, but does not exclude the consequences common to any injection - small swelling and bruises that resolve within a few days.

The recovery period and its characteristic limitations are minimized - the patient will only need to temporarily eliminate mechanical influences on the treated area. Moreover, already in the first days after the injections, visiting the sauna and swimming pool, as well as playing sports, is allowed.

↑ Prices for the drug. How much does Ellanse cost?

The average cost of 1.2 ml of filler (this is exactly what is contained in a standard package) ranges from 20 thousand (Ellanse S) to 30-40 thousand (Ellanse E) rubles.

This is approximately 1.5-2 times more than the cost of popular hyaluronic acid fillers. The difference in price is due to the prolonged action of Ellans - thus, we are not talking about overpayment, but, on the contrary, about savings.

↑ Alternatives and additions

Ellans is often used in combination with laser peels, microcurrent therapy and other non-invasive anti-aging procedures - however, it is advisable to wait 4-6 weeks between them.

The main alternative to the drug are hyaluronic fillers - Restylae, Juvederm, Stilage, etc. In case of deep structural changes in the face caused by aging of its musculocutaneous structure, it is preferable to carry out a SMAS lift, and if we are talking about correcting the shape of the nose, rhinoplasty can be an alternative to filler.