title: [Treatment of wrinkles by Artecoll implant and resurfacing with the CO2 laser].
abstract: In general, all biological materials are resorbed in places where they do not belong. Therefore, artificial substances have to be implanted under deep skin folds and skin defects in order to achieve a permanent skin augmentation. Artecoll, a suspension of polymethylmetcrylate (PMMA)-microspheres in collagen solution, has been proven, for more than 5 years, to underlay wrinkles effectively without noticeable side-effects. Small wrinkles around the eyes, the mouth and cheeks, however, have to be treated by dermabrasion, chemical peel or vaporization by CO2-laser. Using all three methods, the effectiveness depends on the depth of skin traumatisation. Resurfacing using the CO2-laser has the advantage of absolute precision, no bleeding, less swelling and faster healing-but still high costs.
authors.affiliation: Frankfurter Klinik für Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lemperle
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: al Soufi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008863:Microspheres; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D008768:Methylmethacrylates
vernacular_title: Faltenbehandlung durch Unterfütterung mit Artecoll und Resurfacing mit dem CO2-Laser.