A doctor has mentioned dermis grafts to me to fill a depressed area of my nose. What are they and how long do they last? Can they be placed vis a closed procedure?
Answer: Injectable fillers may be useful for improving the appearance of some nasal depressions. We prefer using Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent results, when dealing with certain nasal indentations. Procedures are performed in the office, with topical anesthetic, and no downtime.Wishing you well.Dr. Joseph
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Answer: Injectable fillers may be useful for improving the appearance of some nasal depressions. We prefer using Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent results, when dealing with certain nasal indentations. Procedures are performed in the office, with topical anesthetic, and no downtime.Wishing you well.Dr. Joseph
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January 18, 2015
Answer: Not the best option I guess you talk about your own dermal graft, harvested from any previous scar or hidden and concealed areas of your anatomy. Dermis graft are ideal, for example, in lip augmentation, but not so much in rhinoplasty, it is much advisable to opt for cartilage grafts or temporalis fascia graft, which are the standard in revision surgeries requiring smoothening of the dorsum. Seek a second opinion from a revision rhinoplasty expert surgeon.I advise against alogenous (not yours) dermal grafts in rhinoplasty.
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January 18, 2015
Answer: Not the best option I guess you talk about your own dermal graft, harvested from any previous scar or hidden and concealed areas of your anatomy. Dermis graft are ideal, for example, in lip augmentation, but not so much in rhinoplasty, it is much advisable to opt for cartilage grafts or temporalis fascia graft, which are the standard in revision surgeries requiring smoothening of the dorsum. Seek a second opinion from a revision rhinoplasty expert surgeon.I advise against alogenous (not yours) dermal grafts in rhinoplasty.
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January 18, 2015
Answer: Dermal Grafts in Rhinoplasty Dermis grafts are typically cadaveric skin in which the outer layer has been removed in processing and is available in different sizes and thicknesses. The original dermis graft was Alloderm but many such products exists today. When placed they theoretically allow your own tissue to grow into them and replace them over time. While your own dermis grafts can be harvested and used, the thin layers that are needed in the nose is more conveniently done by an off-the-shelf graft product.
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January 18, 2015
Answer: Dermal Grafts in Rhinoplasty Dermis grafts are typically cadaveric skin in which the outer layer has been removed in processing and is available in different sizes and thicknesses. The original dermis graft was Alloderm but many such products exists today. When placed they theoretically allow your own tissue to grow into them and replace them over time. While your own dermis grafts can be harvested and used, the thin layers that are needed in the nose is more conveniently done by an off-the-shelf graft product.
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Answer: Dermis grafts Dear Lycee123, Soft tissue and bony depressions of the nose may be corrected with surgical insertion of grafts, such as a dermal graft, which is a piece of skin with the superficial parts removed and the undercarpet component, or dermis, inserted into the defect, whereupon it picks up a blood supply and can usually provide a nice long-term improvement. Other options for correcting the depression include cartilage grafts and soft tissue fillers. The advantage of the soft tissue fillers is that there is no additional donor site defect, pain or discomfort. Some soft tissue fillers can provide a permanent correction of the nasal depression. I have been performing cosmetic rhinoplasties for over 20 years, having trained in plastic surgery and ear/nose/throat-head/neck oncology. It is one of the important areas of my aesthetic practice. I have also been performing soft tissue injections in the nose for a decade and this can be a good long-term, if not permanent, solution to a nasal depression. For more information, please review the link below. I hope this information has been of some assistance and best of luck. Sincerely, R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D. Certified Plastic Surgeon Yorkville, Toronto
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Answer: Dermis grafts Dear Lycee123, Soft tissue and bony depressions of the nose may be corrected with surgical insertion of grafts, such as a dermal graft, which is a piece of skin with the superficial parts removed and the undercarpet component, or dermis, inserted into the defect, whereupon it picks up a blood supply and can usually provide a nice long-term improvement. Other options for correcting the depression include cartilage grafts and soft tissue fillers. The advantage of the soft tissue fillers is that there is no additional donor site defect, pain or discomfort. Some soft tissue fillers can provide a permanent correction of the nasal depression. I have been performing cosmetic rhinoplasties for over 20 years, having trained in plastic surgery and ear/nose/throat-head/neck oncology. It is one of the important areas of my aesthetic practice. I have also been performing soft tissue injections in the nose for a decade and this can be a good long-term, if not permanent, solution to a nasal depression. For more information, please review the link below. I hope this information has been of some assistance and best of luck. Sincerely, R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D. Certified Plastic Surgeon Yorkville, Toronto
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