I understand it is a piece of tissue, like collagen. could it possibly be used in the chin to bring it out a bit or under the eyes for undereye hollows?
Answer: Alloderm for under the eyes
I use quite a bit of AlloDerm for breast reconstruction and would not recommend using alloderm for under your eyes to assist with the "hollowing out" appearance. There are other options for that - please see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss what is the best option for you.
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I use quite a bit of AlloDerm for breast reconstruction and would not recommend using alloderm for under your eyes to assist with the "hollowing out" appearance. There are other options for that - please see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss what is the best option for you.
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Answer: Alloderm use in face - eyelid
As an oculoplastic surgeon, I use alloderm in the lids for the correction of lid retraction. It works well in providing structural support but not really for volume addition to correct undereye hollows in the lower lids.
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Answer: Alloderm use in face - eyelid
As an oculoplastic surgeon, I use alloderm in the lids for the correction of lid retraction. It works well in providing structural support but not really for volume addition to correct undereye hollows in the lower lids.
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July 19, 2014
Answer: AlloDerm: Common Questions AlloDerm is derived from human skin and has been deemed aseptic – meaning that it has been developed under sterile conditions. The tissue matrix lacks living cells which makes it less capable of eliciting an immune response. This product can be used in the face, but there are better implantable or injectable substrates that have superior cosmetic results for the question you have asked.Be healthy and be well,James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS
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Answer: AlloDerm: Common Questions AlloDerm is derived from human skin and has been deemed aseptic – meaning that it has been developed under sterile conditions. The tissue matrix lacks living cells which makes it less capable of eliciting an immune response. This product can be used in the face, but there are better implantable or injectable substrates that have superior cosmetic results for the question you have asked.Be healthy and be well,James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS
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April 10, 2014
Answer: Alloderm is often used in the Face Alloderm is commonly used in the face in applications such as lip augmentation, volume addition when needed for secondary rhinoplasty patients, and in those cases where large amounts of volume is needed in the face such as soft tissue reabsorption. Layered Alloderm tends not to persist well due to the need for the alloderm to be in contact with recipient tissue surfaces. WIth the popularity and increasing predictability of autogenous fat injections for various purposes in the face, I think multiple sessions of fat injections are generally the best alternative for the face (except for the nose) with other soft tissue fillers such a Sculptra or Radiesse being excellent alternatives to Fat when significant volume is desired, though I believe these should not be used in the lips.
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Answer: Alloderm is often used in the Face Alloderm is commonly used in the face in applications such as lip augmentation, volume addition when needed for secondary rhinoplasty patients, and in those cases where large amounts of volume is needed in the face such as soft tissue reabsorption. Layered Alloderm tends not to persist well due to the need for the alloderm to be in contact with recipient tissue surfaces. WIth the popularity and increasing predictability of autogenous fat injections for various purposes in the face, I think multiple sessions of fat injections are generally the best alternative for the face (except for the nose) with other soft tissue fillers such a Sculptra or Radiesse being excellent alternatives to Fat when significant volume is desired, though I believe these should not be used in the lips.
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November 1, 2013
Answer: Usually there are better options in the face than Alloderm Alloderm can be used in nasal surgery to smooth the contour of the bridge or camouflage certain graft materials but most surgeons would prefer to use your own tissue for that purpose rather than a non-living acellular dermis product. I would agree that there are far better filler options for lip augmentation and that chin implants are superior to using alloderm in the chin. Resorption is always an issue which makes it impossible to predict the final result with alloderm.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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Answer: Usually there are better options in the face than Alloderm Alloderm can be used in nasal surgery to smooth the contour of the bridge or camouflage certain graft materials but most surgeons would prefer to use your own tissue for that purpose rather than a non-living acellular dermis product. I would agree that there are far better filler options for lip augmentation and that chin implants are superior to using alloderm in the chin. Resorption is always an issue which makes it impossible to predict the final result with alloderm.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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