I understand it's a relatviely new material & used for custom implants occasionally. I'm looking for information on it, & how it compares to porex or silicone, why use it? Does it integrate with tissues like porex? Do it cause the formation of scar tissue? Is it more or less resistant to infection than other materials? Is it easier or more diffcult to remove than other materials? Does it feel more like bone than other materials? The above questions is the type of info I'm looking for. Thanks
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January 18, 2012
Answer: Agree with Dr. Mayer-the cutting edge can hurt you.
Thank you for your question.
Pain that is reported 3-1/2 years postsurgical face lift is
very uncommon. I recommend that you
followup with your surgeon as well as your primary care provider. I wish you the best of luck.
Dear Selena, your post appeared
today on my RealSelf Weekly Digest, but I see that you posted this 2 years ago
and there have been 17 Doctor Answers. While I applaud the doctors for looking for medical
reasons why you have a prematurely aged face, I could not find a good reason
listed.
The 2...
Hello,
Swelling after most facial surgeries takes a fair bit of time to completely resolve. I typically counsel my patients that after a lower lift, the most noticeable edema will resolve within the first few weeks. That being said, at six months there is still swelling which co...
