Posts Tagged ‘facial-plastic’
Effects of Botulinum Toxin A on Cytokine Synthesis in a Cell Culture Model of Cutaneous Scarring [Original Article]
19, Mar 2012Conclusions The present data do not add evidence to suggest a significant therapeutic role of botulinum toxin A injections for cutaneous wound healing beyond chemoimmobilization. Further studies that include patient-specific cells of hypertrophic scars are required to better understand what role botulinum toxin A can play in the treatment of mature scar tissue. (Source: Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery)
Conclusions Injection of PRFM into the deep dermis and subdermis of the skin stimulates a number of cellular changes that can be harnessed for use. Coupled with prior in vitro and in vivo studies, we now have a much clearer picture of the cellular effects of PRFM and its potential uses in facial plastic surgery
(Source: Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery)
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- Tags: archives, facial, facial-plastic, surgery
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: History and Overview
28, Dec 2011Facial plast Surg 2011; 27: 523-528DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1298785ABSTRACTHyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have many favorable characteristics that make it a popular injectable filler device. Its minimal immunogenicity and relative ease of use has helped HA become the most commonly used injectable filler today. A brief history of injectable fillers, the various injection techniques, and legal ramifications are discussed.
Contemporary Neurotoxins and Injectable Fillers
28, Dec 2011Facial plast Surg 2011; 27: 501-502DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1298779© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Full text (Source: Facial Plastic Surgery)
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- Tags: facial, facial-plastic, publishers, surgery, thieme, thieme-medical
Future Trends and New Materials
28, Dec 2011Facial plast Surg 2011; 27: 547-549DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1298781ABSTRACTThe variety of products available as injectable fillers and neuromodulators continues to increase.
