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alloderm
guide |
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indications
and uses of alloderm |
for the correction of nasolabial folds or for lip augmentation.
also common for rhinoplasty and eyelid reconstruction. |
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composition
of alloderm |
alloderm
implant is a sheet of human cadaver tissue that has been
donated to US tissue banks. The tissue is put through
a process to make it safer, while retaining all the components
your body needs to make it your own tissue. It forms a
scaffold onto which your body's own collagen can grow. |
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formulations
available |
only
one form of alloderm available, but the same company also
makes a powder form called cymetra
that can be reconstituted and injected |
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longevity
of alloderm |
alloderm
itself lasts up to 8 months, but then your body's own
collagen then lasts 2 years or more |
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cost
of alloderm |
$1200
to $2500 |
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allergy testing
for alloderm |
no allergy testing
is required |
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anesthesia
for alloderm |
nerve
blocks and local injections are commonly employed. numbing
cream can be used before the injection. |
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recovery
after alloderm injections |
swelling
may be present for several days, especially in the lips |
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FDA approved? (US)
|
yes
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available in US? |
yes |
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procedure time
|
60 to 90 minutes,
depending on treatment areas |
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contraindications
of alloderm |
unknown |
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pros
of alloderm |
no
pre-treatment skin test, long-lasting, non-animal origin |
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cons
of alloderm |
higher
cost compared to collagen based injectable fillers, requires
surgical implantation |
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notes |
alloderm
implantation is a surgical procedure. the incisions are
made at the corners of the mouth |
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for
more information |
Life Cell Corporation |
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