The invention relates to needle-free apparatus that can be used to augment
soft tissue. More specifically, the needle-free injectors of the present
invention allow injection of more viscous materials such as collagen,
hyaluronic acid, and other polymers that are useful as dermal fillers.
The needle-free injectors of the present invention allow injection of
such materials to fill the undesired lines, wrinkles, and folds of a
patient. The present invention also relates to kits comprising such
needle-free injectors and a quantity of dermal filling material. In
addition, the present invention relates to methods of augmenting soft
tissue using needle-free apparatus.