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Sculptra: the new three-dimensional filler.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17085222     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Sculptra, the synthetic injectable poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA), is a revolutionary three-dimensional filler lasting 18 to 24 months. This unique volumizing agent is best used to globally restore volume to the lower two thirds of the face in patients who have lipoatrophy. Sculptra is a biocompatible, biodegradable, and nonimmunogenic derivative of the alpha-hydroxy-acid family. The size and the slow degradation kinetics of PLLA microparticles act as a stimulus for collagen production, providing lasting volume enhancement in lipoatrophy patients.
Authors:
Richard N Sherman
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinics in plastic surgery     Volume:  33     ISSN:  0094-1298     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Plast Surg     Publication Date:  2006 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-11-06     Completed Date:  2007-01-19     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0424767     Medline TA:  Clin Plast Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  539-50     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Skin Institute of New Orleans, 2633 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 815, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA. rshermanmd@cox.net
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adipose Tissue / pathology
Atrophy / drug therapy,  pathology
Cellulose / administration & dosage,  adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Face
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Injections, Subcutaneous
Lactic Acid / administration & dosage,  adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Mannitol / administration & dosage,  adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Polymers / administration & dosage,  adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Rejuvenation
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/New-Fill; 0/Polymers; 50-21-5/Lactic Acid; 69-65-8/Mannitol; 9004-34-6/Cellulose

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