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Facial Plast Surg 2004; 20(2): 117-123
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-861751
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Collagen Fillers in Facial Aesthetic Surgery

Raymond S. Douglas1 , 2 , 3 , Irene Donsoff4 , Todd Cook3 , Norman Shorr1 , 3
  • 1Shorr-Douglas FACE Institute, Beverly Hills, California
  • 2Department of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Greater Los Angeles Veterans Hospital, Los Angeles, California
  • 3Department of Ophthalmology, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles, California
  • 4Private Practice, New York, New York
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11 January 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The search for an ideal facial augmentation agent continues. Patient evaluation, choice of augmentation agent, and injection technique are discussed.

KEYWORDS

Collagen - rhytids - hyaluronic acid

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