Method for preparing a biocompatible crosslinked gel (A). Method for preparing a biocompatible crosslinked gel (A) comprises: (a) priming crosslinking of a quantity of at least one biocompatible polymer (I), in solution, by adding a crosslinking agent (II); (b) allowing crosslinking to occur; (c) adding more of a polymer with molecular weight over 0.5 MD, as a solution, to the reaction mixture, with dilution of the mixture such that the overall concentration of polymer in solution is reduced, and allowing crosslinking to occur; and (d) stopping the crosslinking reaction by removal of (II). An independent claim is also included for gels (A) prepared by the new process.