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. 1985 Mar;11(3):337-9.
doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1985.tb03012.x.

Substances for soft tissue augmentation: collagen and silicone

A W Klein, D C Rish

Substances for soft tissue augmentation: collagen and silicone

A W Klein et al. J Dermatol Surg Oncol. 1985 Mar.

Abstract

Zyderm injectable collagen and silicone are both used for soft tissue augmentation. Neither is perfect. Critical factors associated with their use include lesion selection and injection technique. Both may have immediate and delayed adverse reactions.

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