Injectable Fillers for Soft Tissue Augmentation
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There is a vast array of injectable fillers on the market - worldwide. Out of any product category, injectable filler types are the most abundant. From bovine collagen to hyaluronic acid, to even permanent injectable micro implants such as Artecoll™ - injectable fillers can be a quick, effective and inexpensive solution. |
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Injectable fillers are generally considered "soft tissue augmentation materials". There are many categories which include temporary absorbable methods and permanent products which are very difficult to remove. In this section, we will cover the most common products and even the newer, "up and coming" brands - all over the world. |
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Categories Of Augmentation Materials
Please click on a category below to read more on these particular available fillers.
- Temporary Injectables - Fillers such as bovine collagen and hyaluronic acid products.
- Permanent Injectable Micro-Implants - Some are considered irreversible such as Bio-Alcamid, Aquamid, Argifom, Artecoll, Silicone, Metacrill, etc.
- Injectable Bio-Catalysts - Considered semi-permanent and irreversible, usually such as Isolagen
- Injectable Bio-Implants - which may be semi-permanent, yet somewhat reversible, but difficult. These include injectable formulations such as Cymetra and Fascian.
- Injectable Self-Derivative "Products" - some are resorbable, some permanent and reversible to a degree such as Autologen, fat grafting, etc.