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Fascian™

  • Consultation: 30 min
  • Procedure: 15 min
  • Recovery: 1-3 days
  • Duration of results: 3-6 months

What is Fascian?

Fascia is the medical name for the sheets of thick, white connective tissue that are located throughout the human body. All doctors, especially surgeons, are familiar with these important fascia layers because they wrap around many muscles and internal structures, packaging them and giving them support. Surgeons often sew layers of fascia together because they are strong and hold sutures well.

Fascia is living tissue that is largely composed of the protein collagen and the fibroblast cells that make collagen, although other materials, such as the protein elastin, are also present. The protein collagen is found in many tissues besides fascia, such as skin cartilage, and tendons.

Is Fascian New?

Yes and No. The use of preserved fascia as a graft material is an accepted procedure that began in the 1920's. Fascian, an injectable form of preserved fascia has only recently become available to physicians.

Note: None of the above is intended as medical advice.