Sterility of stored nonanimal, stabilized hyaluronic acid gel syringes after patient injection

Dermal fillers: Do′s and Dont′s

“…They could not culture any bacterial growth (aerobic as well as anaerobic) from any of the samples. [31] Similar studies done with injectable collagen also opined favourably on the reuse of the stored collagen. [3233]…”

Editor's Correspondence

“…Many studies show that patients with psychosocial abnormalities may respond positively to surgery for appearance. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] But those studies and that by Hessler et al 1 include no depressed patients who experienced untoward outcomes. Despite a positive attitude and approach during interview and treatment planning, many depressed patients (whether treated for it or not) become quite volatile in the face of unexpected results and are likely to experience exacerbations of their emotional illness in response to what they perceive as an adverse outcome.…”

Multidose of Restylane for Facial Augmentation—Reply

“…[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] But those studies and that by Hessler et al 1 include no depressed patients who experienced untoward outcomes. Providing elective surgery for appearance to patients with emotional illness is fraught with peril and requires extensive knowledge, skill, and experience.…”