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architecture, both of which support cellular proliferation. The base poly-
mer will then degrade and is replaced by natural tissue. These applications
demand an advanced engineering approach to ensure fabric integrity and
prole. Now an increasingly wide variety of applications from wound heal-
ing to stem cell development rely on medical textile production.
3.5.2.11 Cosmetic/Reconstructive Surgery
Cosmetic surgery demands high-quality repair and replacement capabilities
for stressful procedures and reconstructive efforts. It takes advantage of the
lifelike properties of ber to meet these demands. From high surface area to
measured density can satisfy a host of procedural ...