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Puregraft Cytori Therapeutics, Inc.
through the mouth, with a small incision at the gum line, or through a lower eyelid incision (but usually only if eyelid rejuvenation is being performed at the same time. Cheek implants are usually made of silicone or other non-reactive materials, and are placed in a pocket directly over the cheekbone.
Gluteal implants The first gluteal implants are credited to Mexican surgeon Gonzalez-Ulloa who, in the 1980s, idealised an implant to be placed within the gluteal fat. Unfortunately this was accompanied by complications, until the procedure was corrected by Argentine surgeon Jose Robles. At the same time, the fat from
liposuction was used by many Latin American surgeons to remodel the
Facial implants are now available for the chin, jaw,
nose and cheek in order to restore contour and/or proportion to the face.
buttocks, as well as increase volume and fill the lateral depressions. These procedures quickly developed
and influenced many performing submuscular buttock implantations. The procedure involves an incision of
up to 3 inches in-between the midline of the buttocks, within which a pocket is created in the soft tissue of muscle and fat.
Body contouring
implants Implantech Associates, Inc.
Description Implantech is a manufacturer of quality body-contouring implants. Our Pectoral PowerFlex™ implants can provide defined tone or natural looking muscle for male patients’ upper torsos. The smooth edges of ContourFlex™ gluteal implants enable the most pleasing results for both look and comfort. ContourFlex™ calf implants can accommodate men typically seeking more bulk, and women interested in a pleasing shape proportional to their thighs. Carving blocks made of soft-solid silicone elastomer are available in a variety of sizes and shapes. Custom implants are also available.
Indications Made of pliable, sculptable silicone, our implants can be used for aesthetics and correcting deformities resulting from injury or disease-related muscle deterioration.
Availability Available in most countries worldwide; FDA and CE approved.
Contact
www.implantech.com
Description The Puregraft System was developed to improve the predictability of outcomes for autologous fat grafting and aesthetic body contouring. It selectively washes tissue and drains fluid, free lipids, and debris in less than 15 minutes. The Puregraft System is easy to operate, allowing reproducible graft preparation on the sterile field without the need for a centrifuge. It is available in the 250 mL (processes 50–250 mL of tissue) and 850 mL (processes 200–850 mL of tissue).
Indications The Cytori Puregraft System is for use in the filtering and transferring of autologous fat tissue for reinjecting back into the same patient for aesthetic body contouring.
Availability Europe, United States, Australia, Asia, Canada, and select countries globally.
Contact
www.cytori.com
VECTRA XT Face and Body Imaging
System Canfield Imaging Systems
Description The VECTRA XT Imaging System offers a complete 3D aesthetic simulation solution for face, body and breast. With a fast, intuitive workflow, patients can quickly preview the expected results of aesthetic procedures using a 3D photograph of their own bodies. Advanced visualisation and assessment tools enable more productive consultations with clear and compelling patient communication. The result is improved patient confidence in the procedure and increased satisfaction with the results. The VECTRA XT is used for 3D patient imaging and assessment, and simulation of aesthetic or reconstructive procedures of the face body and breast.
Availability Worldwide.
Contact
www.CanfieldSci.com
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