Synthetic Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation

Soft tissue filler procedures have increased dramatically in popularity in the United States. Synthetic fillers such as calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and poly- l -lactic acid (PLLA), and silicone provide initial volume replacement but have an additional biostimulator...

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Published in:	Clinics in plastic surgery Vol. 43; no. 3; pp. 497 - 503
Main Authors:	Lee, Johnson C., MD, Lorenc, Z. Paul, MD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-07-2016
Subjects:	CaHA Cosmetic Techniques Dermal Fillers - therapeutic use Durapatite - therapeutic use Face Fillers Humans Injectables Injections, Subcutaneous Plastic Surgery PLLA PMMA Polyesters - therapeutic use Polymethyl Methacrylate - therapeutic use Rejuvenation Silicone Silicone Oils - therapeutic use Skin Aging Synthetic Synthetic PLLA PMMA Fillers Silicone CaHA Injectables
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Summary:	Soft tissue filler procedures have increased dramatically in popularity in the United States. Synthetic fillers such as calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and poly- l -lactic acid (PLLA), and silicone provide initial volume replacement but have an additional biostimulatory effect to supplement facial volumization. Indications include human immunodeficiency virus lipoatrophy and nasolabial folds for CaHA and PLLA and atrophic acne scars for PMMA. Most clinical use of these synthetic fillers is in an off-label fashion. Beyond the proper choice of a synthetic filler, careful consideration of dilution, injection method, and postprocedural care allows for successful and consistent results.
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ISSN:	0094-1298 1558-0504
DOI:	10.1016/j.cps.2016.03.002