Bio-Alcamid

What is Bio-Alcamid?

Bio-Alcamid is a non allergenic, non toxic, injectable endoprothesis that has been designed for the correction of small and large soft tissue deficits for use in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Bio-Alcamid is less invasive than standard implant procedures. It is permanent and yet easily removable, without the need for surgery. This is revolutionary and is the only product that can truly be called an endoprothesis.

Where can Bio-Alcamid be used?

It can be used to achieve a fuller lip, fill displeasing deep lines alongside the nose and mouth, as well as changing the profile of the chin. Bio-Alcamid can be used for the non-surgical face-lift technique, adding volume to recreate youthful facial contours and cheek augmentation.

Bio-Alcamid can also be used to treat difficult problems such as facial wasting syndrome and severe acne scarring.

Why is Bio-Alcamid defined as a soft tissue "endoprosthesis"?

Once the gel has been injected it becomes surrounded by a thin capsule of collagen thus keeping it in place. Bio-Alcamid is permanent yet easily removable without the need for surgery.

Can Bio-Alcamid migrate?

No. It has been scientifically proven that Bio-Alcamid cannot move spontaneously from the site of implantation because the capsule surrounding the implant is made of collagen fibres which bind the endoprosthesis to the host tissue.

Are there risks associated with Bio-Alcamid?

No. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the absence of toxicity and the safety of Bio-Alcamid.

However, there are potential minor side effects including:

• Swelling at the injection site
• Itching
• Bruising
• Redness

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy
• Breast feeding
• Blood coagulation disorders
• UV lamp exposure within four weeks after the Bio-Alcamid implant
• Diabetes
• Cutaneous collagen disease

Cautions:

• Aspirin
• Anti-inflammatory drugs
• Vitamin E
• Gingko Biloba
• St John's Wort