| abstract |
The present invention relates to a homogeneous aqueous solution of injectable chitosan containing a chitosan having a degree of acetylation of less than 20%, said solution containing between 0.1 and 3.5% by weight of chitosan, said solution having a pH of less than 6, 2, and said aqueous solution being able to form crystalline particles of chitosan after injection. The present invention also relates to compositions containing such a homogeneous aqueous solution of chitosan. The invention also relates to such compositions for use as a dermatological composition, a cosmetic, or as a medical device, advantageously as a bioabsorbable implant. |