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Toby G. Mayer, 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.

Toby G. Mayer, MD
4 months ago

I have many patients over the past 30 years that I have used cartilage in their nose. It lasts forever and does not have warping issues if properly done. I never use foreign material. If their isn't enough cartilage in the septum I go to the ear, etc. 

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A: Man Made Material for Nasal Augmentation

Richard W. Fleming, MD
4 months ago

I do not use man made material for nasal augmentation. I prefer the patient's own cartilage which will become incorporated into their surrounding tissue. Unfortunately, you are an example of the problems that can occur with alloplastic material.

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