Biomaterials preserve, to some degree, the native biologic properties and extracellular matrix structure of that tissue they become incorporated into or remodeled by the recipient host, limiting the immunologic and inflammatory response of introducing non-native materials into the body.

Biomaterials serve initially as a functional mechanical bridge or reinforcement and act as a biologic scafford that may be remodeled with the host tissue.

Tailored bioengineered skins for wound-specific coverage improve healing time and quality.

Use of acellular dermal matrix has revolutionized approaches to many difficult clinical scenarios involving breast and abdominal procedures.

Injectable scaffold systems can potentially deliver water soluble drugs and growth factors in combination with cells to a tissue defect in a manner that provides an adequate environment for long term cell survival proliferation and differentiation.