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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.
This is probably your final result from a primary rhinoplasty. If you are not happy at this point, it's time for a discussion with your surgeon about revision.
Before you proceed with a rhinoplasty I recommend you wait until all the filler has dissolved on its own or has been dissolved with hyaluronidase. If you want your nose to look great you shouldn’t chance surgery with fillers still in place. Also, research surgeons and make sure you choose one t...
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...
