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Modelling methods for In Vitro biomechanical properties of the skin: A review

Modelling methods for In Vitro biomechanical properties of the skin: A review Biomed Eng Lett (2015) 5:241-250 DOI 10.1007/s13534-015-0201-3 REVIEW ARTICLE Modelling Methods for In Vitro Biomechanical Properties of the Skin: A Review Wenguang Li Received: 18 May 2015 / Revised: 1 September 2015 / Accepted: 11 September 2015 © The Korean Society of Medical & Biological Engineering and Springer 2015 Abstract models developing, viscoelastic property testing and modelling Propose In vitro biomechanical properties of the skin are of in the skin should be paid significant attention in future. important to cosmetic product development, plastic surgery, surgical practice, skin disease pathology, mechanical trauma Keywords Skin biomechanics, Collagen fibre, Constitutive and artificial skin design. However, complex biomechanical law, Fibre dispersion, Damage, Viscoelasticity properties of the skin have not been fully understood so far. The literature of histology, in vitro biomechanical properties and modelling methods of the skin is reviewed to identify INTRODUCTION important problems that need to be tackled. Methods A PubMed literature search was conducted using The skin is the largest organ of the human body because its the terms ‘skin,’ ‘biomechanical property,’ ‘damage,’ ‘collagen weight can be as heavy as 5.5% of the body weight [1]. Not fibre,’ ‘viscoelastic’ and ‘dermis.’ Relevant papers were read only has it important protective http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Biomedical Engineering Letters Springer Journals

Modelling methods for In Vitro biomechanical properties of the skin: A review

Biomedical Engineering Letters , Volume 5 (4) – Jan 12, 2016

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2015 by Korean Society of Medical and Biological Engineering and Springer
Subject
Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Biophysics and Biological Physics; Biomedicine general; Medical and Radiation Physics
ISSN
2093-9868
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2093-985X
DOI
10.1007/s13534-015-0201-3
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Abstract

Biomed Eng Lett (2015) 5:241-250 DOI 10.1007/s13534-015-0201-3 REVIEW ARTICLE Modelling Methods for In Vitro Biomechanical Properties of the Skin: A Review Wenguang Li Received: 18 May 2015 / Revised: 1 September 2015 / Accepted: 11 September 2015 © The Korean Society of Medical & Biological Engineering and Springer 2015 Abstract models developing, viscoelastic property testing and modelling Propose In vitro biomechanical properties of the skin are of in the skin should be paid significant attention in future. important to cosmetic product development, plastic surgery, surgical practice, skin disease pathology, mechanical trauma Keywords Skin biomechanics, Collagen fibre, Constitutive and artificial skin design. However, complex biomechanical law, Fibre dispersion, Damage, Viscoelasticity properties of the skin have not been fully understood so far. The literature of histology, in vitro biomechanical properties and modelling methods of the skin is reviewed to identify INTRODUCTION important problems that need to be tackled. Methods A PubMed literature search was conducted using The skin is the largest organ of the human body because its the terms ‘skin,’ ‘biomechanical property,’ ‘damage,’ ‘collagen weight can be as heavy as 5.5% of the body weight [1]. Not fibre,’ ‘viscoelastic’ and ‘dermis.’ Relevant papers were read only has it important protective

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Published: Jan 12, 2016

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