Collagen compositions and uses for biomaterial implants
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MAM HLDG OF WEST FLORIDA L L C
- Publication Date
- 2016-09-15
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
Abstract
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 132,571, filed Mar. 13, 2015, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 132,559, filed Mar. 13, 2015, which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention relates generally to collagen compositions and methods of use in tissue regeneration and tissue augmentation, particularly in areas of dermal filling, skin grafting and hair transplantation.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] All materials intended for application in humans as biomaterials undergo tissue responses when implanted into living tissue. These responses involve wound healing responses, inflammatory, foreign body reactions, and fibrous encapsulation of the biomaterial.
[0004] One area of great interest in the use of biomaterial is dermal filling. A dermal filler is a soft tissue filler injected into the skin to help fill in facial wrinkles, restoring a smoother appearance...