Filling Up the Valleys

J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Sep 1;18(9):957-959.

Abstract

Man has tried and sought to erase wrinkles and scars for millennia. Sadly, however, the most effective and permanent techniques have fallen into disuse and neglect due to lack of training in universities, lack of awareness on the part of both physicians and patients, and heavy mass marketing of injectable fillers. Dermal grafting is a standard, time honored method for permanent correction of deep facial defects. Our goal as dermatologists is to generate the best results for our patients, and also to develop our personal skills and talents to the utmost.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Cicatrix / drug therapy
  • Cicatrix / surgery*
  • Cosmetic Techniques*
  • Dermal Fillers / administration & dosage
  • Dermal Fillers / adverse effects
  • Dermis / transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intralesional
  • Male
  • Skin Aging / drug effects*
  • Skin Transplantation / methods*
  • Trichloroacetic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Trichloroacetic Acid / adverse effects

Substances

  • Dermal Fillers
  • Trichloroacetic Acid