title: Soft tissue augmentation.
abstract: Recent additions to the soft tissue augmentation armamentarium have greatly increased the dermatologic surgeon's choices in optimizing facial contouring and the treatment of acne scars. In this article, we review the science of fillers and look at the future of dermal fillers.
authors.affiliation: Skincare Doctors, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA 02138, USA.
authors.forename: Ranella J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hirsch
authors.forename: Joel L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000473:pathology; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002921:Cicatrix; D003094:Collagen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D015361:Rhytidoplasty; D012828:Silicones; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; C471832:Cymetra; D012828:Silicones; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D003094:Collagen