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Experience with Bio-Alcamid, a new soft tissue endoprosthesis
1Birmingham University Hospitals, Birmingham, UK. anindyalahiri@hotmail.com
Summary
Bio-Alcamid, an injectable soft tissue filler, offers safe and permanent correction for contour deformities. Patients report high satisfaction due to its natural feel and single-treatment efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials science
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- Bio-Alcamid is an injectable soft tissue endoprosthesis composed of 96% water and 4% polyalkylimide.
- It is designed for correcting soft tissue defects and contour deformities.
- The material forms a collagen capsule post-injection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Bio-Alcamid for soft tissue augmentation.
- To assess patient and surgeon satisfaction with Bio-Alcamid treatments.
Main Methods:
- A series of 34 patients with 57 treated sites were evaluated.
- Treatments included facial lipoatrophy, pectus excavatum, and post-breast reconstruction deformities.
- Follow-up involved clinical observation and postal questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Longest follow-up exceeded 18 months with uniformly good results.
- High patient and surgeon satisfaction reported, with excellent tolerance under local anesthesia.
- Key advantages include permanent volume correction and a natural feel; many patients needed only one treatment.
Conclusions:
- Bio-Alcamid is a safe injectable filler material.
- It meets many criteria for an ideal injectable filler.
- The material provides effective and long-lasting aesthetic improvements.
