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Volumetric Correction Using Poly-L-Lactic Acid in Facial Asymmetry

Maria Giuseppina Onesti, Antonietta Troccola, Nicolò Scuderi

Dermatologic Surgery · 2009 · 30 citations · 12 references

Abstract

PLLA has been shown to be a useful material for the correction of small volumetric defects caused by linear scleroderma and PRS. The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.

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