Tissue Engineering and the Future of Facial Volumization.
Volume loss due to facial aging can be restored by facial volumization using a variety of materials. Volumization can be performed in isolation or concurrent with other facial rejuvenation procedures to obtain an optimal aesthetic result. There is a myriad of manufactured products available for volumization. The use of autologous fat as facial filler has been adopted more recently and possesses certain advantages; however, the ideal filler is still lacking. Tissue engineering may offer a solution. This technology would provide autologous soft-tissue components for use in facial volumization. The use of stem cells may enable customization of the engineered product for the specific needs of each patient.
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Georgia Regents Health System, Augusta, Georgia.
Marsha
M
Reuther
Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, California.
Deborah
D
Watson
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D000375:Aging; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D000067548:Dermal Fillers; D005145:Face; D006801:Humans; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging; D013234:Stem Cells; D023822:Tissue Engineering
D000067548:Dermal Fillers