Removal of the permanent filler polyacrylamide hydrogel (aquamid) is possible and easy even after several years.
Wolter
Timm P
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Burn Center; University Hospital of the RWTH; Aachen, Germany.
Pallua
Norbert
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D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020100:Hydrogels / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008046:Lip; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors
D000180:Acrylic Resins; C486838:Aquamid; D020100:Hydrogels
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