TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 254. Soft Tissue Augmentation A1 - Donofrio, Lisa M. A2 - Goldsmith, Lowell A. A2 - Katz, Stephen I. A2 - Gilchrest, Barbara A. A2 - Paller, Amy S. A2 - Leffell, David J. A2 - Wolff, Klaus Y1 - 2012 N1 - T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e AB - |PrintSoft Tissue Augmentation at a GlanceSoft-tissue augmentation is an excellent way to restore the contours of youthful fullness to an aging face.Most common cosmetic procedures performed in dermatology practices.Soft-tissue fillers vary in their longevity, allergenic potential, safety, and applications. There is no perfect filler at this time, but the ideal soft-tissue filler should be nonallergenic, noncarcinogenic, nonteratogenic, biocompatible, nonmigratory, and affordable, and should provide effects that are reproducible and long lasting yet reversible.Hundreds of soft-tissue fillers are available worldwide.Fillers for treatment of lipodystrophy, including antiretroviral therapy–related lipodystrophy are discussed in Chapter 71. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56108294 ER -