title: Skin filling. Collagen and other injectables of the skin.
abstract: Minimally invasive soft tissue augmentation of the face with injectable substances has been performed for more than a century. During this period, many substances have been used to cosmetically improve soft-tissue defects and deficiencies. Some have lasted; most have not. These procedures have become increasingly important as more patients seek aesthetic improvement without major surgical procedures. This article reviews the current status of these materials and techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA.
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Klein
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003094:Collagen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007267:Injections; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D003094:Collagen; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A