J Korean Soc Aesthetic Plast Surg.  2011 Feb;17(1):1-5.

Overview of Filler: Compositions, Effects, Rheological Consideration

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  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Korea. pscykim@hanyang.ac.kr

Abstract

As increasing demands for facial soft tissue augmentation by injection and minimal invasive procedures, filler has become increasingly popular and a suitable method for patients' demands. Over several decades, many filler products have been introduced. Successful clinical application of filler products requires a thorough understanding of their compositions, effects, and rheology. This study reviewed filler products according to the classification of effect duration: permanent, semipermanent, temporary.

Keyword

Soft tissue; Collagen; Hyaluronic acid; Filler

MeSH Terms

Collagen
Hyaluronic Acid
Rheology
Collagen
Hyaluronic Acid
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