Will Having a Thin Gore-tex Implant As Opposed to a Thick One in the Nose Lessen the Chances of Extrusion/infection?

August 10, 2012
Asked By:vool100 in New York, NY

A month ago, I had rhinoplasty where the PS used a thin piece of gore-tex to on my nose bridge. I used a thinner implant because I was satisfied with the height of my bridge, but wanted the appearance of a more narrow definition from the front. I have read about the risks of extrusion/ infection using implants such as gore-tex/silicone. However, will using a much thinner gore-tex implant lesson the risks significantly?

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February 4, 2013

Answer: The thickness of an implant doesn't affect the risk of extrusion or infection.

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February 4, 2013

Answer: The thickness of an implant doesn't affect the risk of extrusion or infection.

August 13, 2012

Answer: As Long As It Is Placed Well The Thickness of The Gore-tex Implant Should Not effect The Rate of Extrusion

August 13, 2012

Answer: As Long As It Is Placed Well The Thickness of The Gore-tex Implant Should Not effect The Rate of Extrusion

August 11, 2012

Answer: Gore-text nasal implant

August 11, 2012

Answer: Gore-text nasal implant

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