An overview of current biomaterials in aesthetic soft tissue augmentation
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : H. Ryssel & G. Germann & E. Koellensperger
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2008
Description
Today an increasing number of patients seek aesthetic improvement through minimally invasive procedures, and interest in soft tissue augmentation and filling agents is rising steadily. However, a thorough understanding of these substances, their indications and contraindications, as well as a profound knowledge of different implantation techniques is essential to provide an aesthetically pleasing result for the patient. This presentation gives an overview of the current injectable biomaterials, their major indications, advantages and disadvantages, with focus on collagen, hyaluronic acid, poly-L-lactide, and autologous fat grafting
Eur J Plast Surg DOI 10.1007/s00238-008-0251-1 Received: 20 February 2007 / Accepted: 7 April 2008
