title: Autologen.
abstract: This article gives an overview of autologous injectable collagen and reviews the theoretical complications and issues of using an autologous filler material. The benefits of autologous injectable collagen include elimination of local tissue reaction and rejection. The product, however, has not yet been proven to have significant longevity beyond that of its competitors.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio 45429, USA. jimapesosmd@aol.com
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Apesos
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Muntzing
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D003094:Collagen / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: C095474:Autologen; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003094:Collagen