Methods, devices, and compositions for dermal filling
AssigneeJAKK Group, Inc.
InventorsJohn Daniel Dobak, Glenn Downes Prestwich
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Abstract
Provided herein are methods, devices, and compositions for dermal filling. Also described herein are dermal filler cross-linked compositions and methods for making such compositions. Such compositions comprise, for example, a cross-linked composition of hyaluronic acid, derivatives of hyaluronic acid or mixtures thereof, alginic acid, derivatives of hyaluronic acid or mixtures thereof and calcium ions.
Claims25
A method for correcting or modifying skin defects comprising:
- providing substantially or partially dry microparticles of dermal filler;
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- delivering the substantially or partially dry microparticles to the dermis wherein the volume of the dermis is increased.
A dermal filler composition comprising a substantially or partially dry microparticle comprising a material selected from hyaluronic acid, dextran, polymethacrylate, agarose, collagen, hydroxyapatite, polymethylmethacrylate, and carboxymethyl cellulose.
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