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Filler composition for soft tissue augmentation and reconstructive surgery

  • US 20040047892A1
  • Filed: 10/23/2003
  • Published: 03/11/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A filler composition for soft-tissue augmentation and reconstructive surgery comprising an injectable thermoforming solution comprising:

  • a) 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of chitosan or collagen or a derivative thereof; and

    b) 1.0 to 20% by weight of a salt of polyol or sugar selected from the group consisting of mono-phosphate dibasic salt, mono-sulfate salt and a mono-carboxylic acid salt of polyol or sugar;

    wherein said solution is stable and turns into a solid gel within a temperature range from 20 to 70°

    C., said gel having a acceptable consistency for providing a mechanical support or a volume or thickness increase to surrounding soft tissues once injected therein.

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