E-PTFE (Gore-Tex) Suspension Cervical Facial Rhytidectomy

Conrad, K; Chapnik, Jerry S.; Reifen, Ella

doi:10.1001/archotol.1993.01880180114023

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“…7,9,10 Numerous other authors with extensive experience with Gore-Tex, however, reported no extrusion, irritation, granuloma formation, or other complications. 11,12,13 FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Volume 16, Number 1 2000…”

Section: Gore-texmentioning

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Chin Augmentation

Choe¹,

Stucki-McCormick²

2000

Facial Plast Surg

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The primary goal of facial aesthetic surgery is to restore, enhance, and rejuvenate the aging face to a more youthful appearance, achieving balance and harmony. The mental area must be addressed in order to have a complete synthesis of the face. The concept of augmenting the mental area with implants has evolved so significantly that it now stands by itself as an important procedure. Various autogenous implants for chin augmentation have been in use for over 100 years but have complications. The advent of synthetic materials has given rise to various types of alloplastic implants: Gore-Tex, Medpor, Supramid, Silastic, and Mersilene. No one implant is perfect for every face. This article overviews several alloplastic implants--their advantages, disadvantages, and complications, in addition to the different techniques of preparing and delivering the implants.

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Section: Gore-texmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chin Augmentation

Choe¹,

Stucki-McCormick²

2000

Facial Plast Surg

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“…Cervical Suspension Some authors have described a technique for suspension of the platysma and deeper neck structures using a transcervical expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) suspension sling designed to create a deepening of the cervicomental angle. 10,11 This technique is advocated to address perceived limitations of conventional procedures for remediation of the heavy neck. The ePTFE strip is fixed to the mastoid fascia bilaterally and can be adjusted in the event of loss of correction.…”

Section: Augmentation Mentoplastymentioning

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Surgical Management of the Aging Neck

Adamson

Litner

2005

Facial Plast Surg

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Blunting of the cervicomental angle with age is caused by progressive laxity of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, along with proliferation of fatty deposits and platysma muscle banding. This contributes to a loss of the slender neckline associated with youth, often a primary point of concern for patients. Surgeons may avail themselves of several surgical techniques in common use to restore definition to this region. A thorough evaluation of bone and soft tissue anatomy informs the appropriate surgical approach and allows successful rejuvenation of the aging neck. The lead author's tactics for enhancement of the neck are outlined.

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“…This material did not promote significant foreign body response in previous histologic studies. 3,4 The SAM preformed shapes for implantation are available in 3 sizes for each of the anatomic sites to accommodate individual patient requirements. These are individually sterilely packaged and are available for implantation "off-theshelf."…”

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Multicenter Evaluation of Subcutaneous Augmentation Material Implants

Wang

2003

Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery

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Patients: Eighty-two patients undergoing elective cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.Interventions: Patients received nasal dorsal implants (31 patients); chin implants (38 patients); and malar implants (13 patients).Main Outcome Measures: Complications and aesthetic outcome, including implant position, projection, contour, symmetry, and overall aesthetic index.Results: Complication rates for infection that required implant removal included nasal dorsal implants, 3.2%; chin implants, 5.3%; and malar implants, 3.8%. The overall aesthetic outcome was judged by an independent panel of facial plastic surgeons on a scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent): nasal dorsal implants scored 4.1; chin implants, 3.8; and malar implants, 3.6.Conclusions: This study demonstrates that subcutaneous augmentation material preformed shapes offer a relatively safe and effective treatment alternative for permanent facial augmentation.

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E-PTFE (Gore-Tex) Suspension Cervical Facial Rhytidectomy

Cited by 30 publications

References 31 publications

Chin Augmentation

Chin Augmentation

Surgical Management of the Aging Neck

Multicenter Evaluation of Subcutaneous Augmentation Material Implants

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