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Injectable and swellable microspheres for dermal augmentation

US6790456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2002
Grant dateSep 14, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L27/26
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to injectable compositions comprising biocompatible, swellable, hydrophilic, non-toxic and substantially spherical microspheres microspheres and a biocompatible carrier for use in dermal augmentation. The present invention further relates to methods of dermal augmentation, particularly for the treatment of skin contour deficiencies, using the injectable compositions.

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