Paranasal Implants to Help with Bone Loss?

A paranasal implant will not traditionally cause the cheeks to be lifted. Fillers may be useul t o add additional volume as well as  to  assist in blending the transition.

When you refer to bone loss between the mouth and the nose, I would have to assume that this may be due to maxillary or upper jaw bone resorption due to loss of the teeth.  While paranasal implants would normally be a good option to build up the base of the nose, that may not be possible with maxillary bone loss. The height of the maxillary alveolus may be too low that it will not allow enough tissue space between a paranasal implant and the depth of the maxillary vestibule.... more

If you have bone loss problem, placing an implant over that area can cause more bone ersion and loss.  A better option is to  restore the lost  bone by bone grafting 

Para-nasal implants have been used to add volume and improve contour in the region between the mouth and nose. This has been done for patients with maxillary retrusion related to cleft lip deformities and patients with Binder's syndrome. Implants can be bone (rib or skull bone) or other implantable materials. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in this area for an expert opinion.

Unfortunately without an examination and determination of exactly what is missing, I think indicating what might be appropriate to address your problem is a bit premature. Implants can cause bone erosion in the long term and if there was bone loss for some reason, replacing that bone or advancing the maxilla may be more appropriate.

Dear Silano, Paranasal implants would certainly enhance the concaved area between your mouth and nose. Implants can be bone or a bone substitute (hydroxapatite) that coats an implantable material. The cheeks are usually unaffected. There are several solutions for the cheeks including a cheek lift, fillers and implants. It is best to visit with a couple of plastic surgeons to get some opinions on your situation. Good Luck! Dr. ES

The implants you are referring to were designed to help with midface deficiency or atrophy. They will correct the deep lines at the sides of the nose . You can read more about them at -http://www.porexsurgical.com/english/surgical/sprodparanasalshapes.asp Good Luck. Peter a Aldea, MD