Ellansé

What is it?

Ellansé is a filler based on tiny smooth balls (microspheres) containing polycaproctalone. These microspheres stimulate the production of collagen. Collagen is one of the natural components of the skin, giving your skin a healthy (wrinkle-free) structure. The microspheres are dissolved in a gel formed by adding water to carboxymethylcellulose. That is a substance that makes the water less fluid. It can be compared to gelatine. Your body will completely break down polycaproctalone and Carboxymethylcellulose after the desired term of effect has passed.

What are the possibilities?

The problem areas that can be treated are:

  • Sunken temples
  • Cheek bones
  • Jaw line
  • Marionette lines
  • Mouth corners
  • Nasolabial fold

What result should I expect?

The result of the four distinct Ellansé products varies between 1 and 4 years.

The filler is indicated for the following problems:

Sunken temples
Ellansé S of M zijn met name erg goed inzetbaar voor de ingevallen slapen. Het effect houdt ongeveer 18 tot 24 maanden aan. Het geeft een direct effect. De filler kan niet opgelost worden.

 

Cheek bones
Ellansé S or M is particularly good for treating the cheek bones. The effect lasts between 18 and 24 months. It has a direct effect. The filler cannot be dissolved.

Jaw line
Ellansé S or M is particularly good for treating that part of the jaw line close to the marionette lines. The effect lasts between 18 and 24 months. It has a direct effect. The filler cannot be dissolved.

Marionette lines
Ellansé S or M is particularly good for treating deep marionette lines. The effect lasts between 18 and 24 months. It has a direct effect. The filler cannot be dissolved.

Mouth corners
Ellansé S or M is particularly good for treating deep mouth corners or marionette lines. The effect lasts between 18 and 24 months. It has a direct effect. The filler cannot be used in the lips for the purpose of lifting the mouth corners. The filler cannot be dissolved. Ellansé is a product that is relatively new to the market.

Nasolabial fold
Ellansé S or M is particularly good for treating the deep nasolabial fold. The effect lasts between 18 and 24 months. It has a direct effect. The filler cannot be dissolved.

Risks

Is it safe?
Ellansé injections are safe if given by an experienced practitioner. Ellansé can be used long term without affecting your general health.
The chance of a lump is 1 in every 100,000 people. This can generally be treated easily.

What are the side effects?

The side effects seen most are swelling or bruising on the injection site, headache or flu-like symptoms.