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Facial Plast Surg 2023; 39(05): 474-476
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771525
Original Article

Clinical Trials in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Oghenefejiro Okifo
1   Department of Otolaryngology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
2   Taylor Brown, MS-3, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee
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Taylor Brown
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Charles Boyd
3   Department of Facial Plastic Surgery, Boyd Beauty, Detroit, Michigan
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Abstract

Many facial plastic and reconstructive surgery providers are interested in incorporating clinical trials into their own practice. Clinical trials in facial plastics have made key contributions to current practices. Clinical trials range from investigating the safety and efficacy of Juvederm filler to reducing pain associated with injecting Juvederm. This article summarizes landmark clinical trials in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and provides a framework for providers to get involved in clinical trials.

Keywords

clinical trials - facial plastics - Juvederm - animal models


Publication History

Article published online:
11 August 2023

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