38 SEPTEMBER 2014
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Med Esthetics
By Inga Hansen
As interest in autologous cosmetic procedures soars,
physicians zero in on the most promising offerings.
FOR MANY PATIENTS, the idea of using their
own biological materials to rejuvenate their skin
and bodies is enticing. These procedures present
a more natural alternative to dermal fi llers and
implants while promising longer-lasting results.
But are patients really buying? And do these
procedures truly offer comparable results to
existing modalities? We spoke with plastic surgeons
and dermatologists about some of the most highly
publicized biological products and procedures
to determine where—and if—they are fi nding a
lasting place in medical aesthetics practices.
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