A new biomaterial for correction of the shape and volume of soft tissues was developed by American scientists from the Johns Hopkins University. This is reported by the publication "Plastic surgery: technology of effective correction" with reference to the journal "Science Translational Medicine".

The implant, which includes hyaluronic acid and polyethylene glycol, is injected under the skin by injection, after which it can be given any desired shape - like a molding of plasticine.

At the final stage, the treated area is exposed to special radiation, which ensures the sealing of the filler and the fixation of the result.

The conducted experiments show that the novelty keeps on the order of one and a half years and does not cause any significant side effects.

At the same time, the authors of the study emphasize that, despite the obvious potential for use in plastic and reconstructive surgery, the final conclusion about the properties and features of the new filler can be made only after a series of clinical tests.

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