Tissue Clay for Use in Plastic Surgeries?
asked 2 years ago by sillano1 in los angelos
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: facial plastic surgery, plastic surgery
I found a website that uses Avitene tissue clay to augment bone or soft tissue. Why have I never come across this before, is it not used anymore?
2 answers to Tissue Clay for Use in Plastic Surgeries?
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Tissue clay or cement
There are many different bone cement type substitutes. These tend to fall into the hydroxyapatite group or the methylmetacrylalte group. Hydroxyapatite tends to be incorporated to some degree..
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Avitene tissue clay to augment bone or soft tissue
I have only been able to find one doctor who uses this primarily in revision rhinoplasty surgery. I do not know how long after surgery the follow up photos were taken. It is a mixture of avitene presumably powder with the patient's own blood to form a putty that is placed on top of bone for bone augmentation.
Avitene comes in a light flour form and a non-woven web form that looks like cloth. This is collagen, which is derived from cow skin. It binds tightly to blood surfaces, so you do not...
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon