Chemistry:Polyalkylimide
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Polyalkylimide is a polymer whose structure contains no free monomers. It is used in permanent dermal fillers to treat soft tissue deficits such as facial lipoatrophy,[1] gluteal atrophy, acne, and scars.[2]
In plastic and reconstructive surgery it is used for building facial volume in the cheeks, chin, jaw, and lips. Reports of infections[3] and migration of polyalkylimide in the face[4] has led Canada to remove it from the market, and the manufacturer of Biolcamid ceasing production. A class action lawsuit was filed against the company.
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References
- ↑ Hönig, J. (2008). "Cheek Augmentation with Bio-Alcamid in Facial Lipoatrophy in HIV Seropositive Patients". Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 19 (4): 1085–1088. doi:10.1097/SCS.0b013e31811eda9c. PMID 18650737. http://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/ac4f/7ac09442f773a25eef484a5be0a183004c53.pdf.
- ↑ Pacini, S.; Ruggiero, M.; Morucci, G.; Cammarota, N.; Protopapa, C.; Gulisano, M. (2002). "Bio-alcamid: A novelty for reconstructive and cosmetic surgery". Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology 107 (3): 209–214. PMID 12437147.
- ↑ Canada, Health (16 December 2010). "ARCHIVED - Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter, Volume 21 - Issue 1 - January 2011". https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/health-product-infowatch/canadian-adverse-reaction-newsletter-volume-21-issue-1-january-2011.html.
- ↑ "Complications reported in some recipients of Bio Alcamid". https://www.catie.ca/en/catienews/2010-11-05/complications-reported-some-recipients-bio-alcamid.
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