Comparison of resorbable soft tissue fillers

Soft tissue fillers for wrinkle treatment and facial reshaping offer numerous advantages for both doctors and patients. They are extremely well tolerated and efficacious and can produce long-lasting improvement with regular use. In this article a detailed, thorough review of the resorbable injectable filler implants available on the international market is offered and the most suitable for various treatment areas are identified. The chemical nature, formulation, indications, recommendations for technique, and possible side effects of each family of fillers are described.