Lip augmentation utilizing allogenic acellular dermal graft.
There are many options available to increase the volume and enhance the contours of the lip, as well as the perioral region. This article outlines an easy application of an allogenic, acellular dermal graft into the lips for this purpose. This material is readily available, easy to use, biocompatible, and nonimmunogenic; it exhibits a natural look and feel, and it has a low rate of infection. Our experience with this material has provided excellent cosmetic outcomes.
Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, California, USA. cmaio001@gmail.com
Carrie
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Brown
Deborah
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Watson
D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D057785:Catheters; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D009407:Nerve Block; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage
C440568:Alloderm; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D003094:Collagen; D008012:Lidocaine; D004837:Epinephrine