title: Injectable filler materials for soft-tissue augmentation.
abstract: The concept of non-surgical implantation of injectable filler materials for soft-tissue augmentation has always been an attractive option for the head and neck surgeon. The ideal injectable soft tissue filler material would be easy to use, biocompatible, nontoxic, and long-lasting. Presently available filler materials present significant drawbacks to their use. The most favorable filler materials appear to be autologous fat and microparticulate alloplasts. This article reviews presently used injectable filler materials and those that may be used in the future.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 60612.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mak
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Toriumi
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D016378:Tissue Transplantation
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials