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1: Dermal tissue consists of collagens (1), fibroblasts
(2), elastin (3) and blood vessels (4). |
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2: The epidermis (5) is removed without causing damage
to the dermal structure. |
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3: The dermal cells are removed. |
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4: The dermal matrix is freeze-dried without damaging
the structural components essential for repopulation.
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5: The biologic foundation or scaffold, AlloDerm, is applied
to the patient. |
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6: Revascularization begins through the blood vessels
(4). |
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7: AlloDerm is repopulated with cells and begins remodeling. |
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8: AlloDerm is remodeled into the patient's own tissue. |
