In 2010, an automated soft-tissue filler injection pen called the Anteis Injection System was released by Anteis S.A., a medical device developer, manufacturer and distributor based out of Switzerland.
The Injection System is now being used by aesthetic physicians in Europe to administer cosmetic injections with apparent success to achieve more precise and consistent results with gel-based dermal filler injections.
The Injection System electronically controls and regulates the volume and injection speed of the filler as it is injected into the skin, which according to Anteis, offers a number of benefits to injectors and thus patients, including:
- Improved handling
- Greater freedom of movement
- Decreased muscle fatigue
- Increased opportunity to focus on filler product placement rather than injection technique
Physicians who use the Injection System have also said that their patients have reported less pain during treatment, decreased social downtime and fewer and less severe side effects, such as post-injection bruising, swelling and redness.
In addition, the Injection System works effectively for administering injectable fillers to correct a variety of conditions, including facial creases and folds, volume loss, feature asymmetry or disproportion, and skin depressions, such as cellulite.
Based on its apparent success in Europe, the Anteis Injection System appears to be a promising innovation in cosmetic dermatology. However, it is important to note that it has not been appropriately tested or approved by the FDA and is not yet available in the U.S. The injection device was also designed to work with Anteis-brand hyaluronic acid gel fillers that are also not available in the U.S.
The Injection System has not been tested with other brands of hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, nor has it been tested with wrinkle-relaxing injectables, such as Botox.
If you’re considering facial augmentation or wrinkle reduction with injectable fillers, seek an experienced injector with superior injection technique to administer your treatments, and remember that when it comes to your face, no amount of innovative automation can replace the discerning eye and artistry of a skilled plastic surgeon.
