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Eric M. Joseph, MD answers: What is the most stable nose bridge implant material?

I had a bovine implant to give my nose bridge more projection after an fracture.

It was removed after seven years due to warping and replaced by a proplast material.

Given this implant is showing signs of warping, what man made material should be used to give the best long term results?

Thanks in advance.


Eric M. Joseph, MD
20 days ago
By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

 If bridge augmentation is all you want to achieve, a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty using Injectable Fillers is likely your best option. I'm experienced in the proper use of Silikon-1000, and bridge augmentation is performed painlessly with topical anesthetic in my office. This may be helpful in camouflaging your "warped" implant, but I'd need to see your full-face photos to be sure.

I've had excellent, natural results with ePTFE (formerly Gore-Tex, now from Surgiform), dorsal implants. The rate of extrusion is less than 5%, and ePTFE does not warp.

I hope this is helpful for you.

I've atttached a photo of ePTFE for your perusal.

Best regards.

Web reference: http://ericmjoseph.com/index.cfm/Action/Gallery/GalleryID/17576/PageID/4141
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