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Poly-L-Lactic Acid for the Neck

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Neck rejuvenation is a great challenge, because there is a lack of minimally invasive techniques capable of offering results equivalent to those obtained with surgical alternatives such as a neck lift. Besides that, thinness of the dermis, variable accumulation of subcutaneous fat, and small number of cutaneous annexes make procedures in this area liable to a greater risk of complications (Mazzuco).

Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) is an effective method of restoring volume while maintaining a very natural appearance (Redaelli, Vleggaar). It has been used off-label in the neck (Lorenc), and good results and fewer numbers of complications result from dilutions around 20 ml.

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  1. Dermatology Department, Minas Gerais Military Hospital, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

    Renata Indelicato Zac

  2. Instituto de Assistência Médica ao Servidor Público Estadual, Tenured International Professor and Mentor for PhD and MSc Programs, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

    Adilson Da Costa

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    Adilson Da Costa

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Zac, R.I., Da Costa, A. (2020). Poly-L-Lactic Acid for the Neck. In: Costa, A. (eds) Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78265-2_73

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