| A Decade of Experience with Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid: A Focus on Safety. | |
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PMID: 23379657 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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BACKGROUND: Injectable poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biodegradable synthetic polymer device that stimulates collagen production, leading to gradual volume restoration. It has been used worldwide for more than a decade to treat the lines and wrinkles of the aging face and in individuals with the human immunodeficiency virus for treatment of facial lipoatrophy. OBJECTIVE: To provide an overview of the experience with injectable PLLA in Europe and the United States and the practices that have improved product use. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A review of the literature was conducted, and the authors' clinical experience was included detailing the evolution of the use of injectable PLLA for facial restoration. RESULTS: Although relatively high rates of nodule and papule formation were reported during early use of injectable PLLA, updated methods have led to better safety and efficacy, including patient selection, preparation, and instruction; product preparation; timing of injections and avoidance of overcorrection; an updated understanding of the anatomy of the aging face; and site-specific injection techniques. CONCLUSION: Important lessons have been learned that have enhanced the safety and efficacy of injectable PLLA and have made it a desirable product for restoring facial volume. |
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Cynthia Bartus; C William Hanke; Elizabeth Daro-Kaftan |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2013-2-4 |
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Title: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] Volume: - ISSN: 1524-4725 ISO Abbreviation: Dermatol Surg Publication Date: 2013 Feb |
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Created Date: 2013-2-5 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504371 Medline TA: Dermatol Surg Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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© 2013 by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
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Advanced Dermatology Associates, Allentown, Pennsylvania. |
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