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Goretex has not been linked to cancer, but it does potentially carry some risks when used as an implant in the nose. It has a higher risk of infection, migration and extrusion than using tissue from your own nose (autologous grafts). Due to these risks, autologous grafts provide a safer and more permanent solution than synthetic grafts during rhinoplasty.
Nasal implants have higher rates of infection than autologous tissue but have not been linked to cancer. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Gore-Tex nasal implants do not cause cancer. Gore-tex implants have been used for vascular repairs for the decades without any problems. We do not recommend Gore-tex nasal implants into the nose due to multiple infections we have seen in patient's from other offices
Do not worry about it. Goretex implants do not cause cancer or serious diseases (scientifically proven and reported). The most usual problems associated with goretex nasal implants are extrusion and/or displacement. Your board certified plastic surgeon can inform you about these potential side-effects, and other available options (f.e. rib graft, conchal/septum cartilage grafts, composite fascia-diced cartilage grafts, fat grafts,...) Good luck!
A gortex nasal implant is inert and does not cause any serious diseases. I would not worry.
Dear Mylife21, No need to worry Gortex is completely safe and does not cause diseases. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
If you had the dorsal hump removed, did you also have tip work done? A preop photo would help in this case. Subtle tip refinement could be considered. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties each year...
The filler injected in the nose should be allowed to dissipate. If hyaluronic acid fillers were used, hyaluronidase can be used to dissolve them to shorten the time course. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties...
Rhinoplasty prices vary greatly because the rhinoplasty procedure itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents.Therefore the cost range is pretty wide from $6000-$12,000. My recommendation is to first find qualified surgeons that are board ce...
Swelling can fluctuate for at least a few months and some days it will look better than others. This is perhaps due in part to allergies, food intake, humidity, and other factors we do not fully understand. The nose will be more likely to look swollen in the morning because, lying down,...
After two weeks, you will still be significantly swollen. It can take 18-24 months to see the final result of your surgery. 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months, and the remainder goes down over time. Your nose will continue to improve while you heal. In the meantime, I would...
It is possible to improve the appearance of your nose with a revision. But keep in mind that patients with thick skin may not always achieve the level of definition they desire, and swelling may linger for a longer period of time. The final result of a revision may not be evident for 18-24...
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