Alloderm

Alloderm is normal human tissue donated to U.S. tissue banks in much the same way that other transplantable organs are. It is put through a special process for safety, while retaining all of the components your body needs to make it your own tissue. Alloderm provides the collagen structure and proteins beneath the skin that help you own body's tissue re-grow. Once in place, it fills-in the missing tissue and is eventually integrated into you own. Alloderm is extremely safe and has been used as tissue filler for over 7 years.

Alloderm can be used to fill-in deep nasal labial folds or "laugh lines". It can be used in enhancing lips, and can also be used on other areas of the face.

Alloderm is done under local anesthesia. A small incision is made to the area and the alloderm is placed. Swelling and bruising are to be expected and the treatment site may be a little firm during the healing process.

After the procedure is completed, a small amount of antibiotic ointment will be applied and you will be free to return to home. There is no down time, and you may return to work and activities as normal, except that you may not use straws or chew heavy food for a few days so that the site has time to heal.