The history of injectable biomaterials and the biology of collagen.
The authors discuss the history and use of injections of paraffin, silicone, and collagen for soft-tissue contouring. The structure and uses of collagen are described with particular reference to Zyderm Collagen Implant, a highly purified bovine collagen.
D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000266:history*; D002417:Cattle; D003094:Collagen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008297:Male; D010232:Paraffin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000266:history; D011817:Rabbits; D051381:Rats; D012828:Silicones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000266:history
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012828:Silicones; D010232:Paraffin; D003094:Collagen