My surgeon insists that medpor implants are the best implant material. However this is in Canada where materials like Hydroxyapatite, Bio-Oss or PEEK for example are not practiced as frequently. I am curious to hear international surgeons experience with the variety of materials available for facial implants. Thanks
Answer: Cheek augmentation-- Fillers such as Radiesse, Voluma, Perlane; Fat; Sculptra, implants, fat This will be variable to the Doctor and their preferences. You have a few options for cheek augmentation. Well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra give great results for cheek augmentation and allow you to try on the look before committing to a permanent improvement. Implants or fat would be alternatives. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Cheek augmentation-- Fillers such as Radiesse, Voluma, Perlane; Fat; Sculptra, implants, fat This will be variable to the Doctor and their preferences. You have a few options for cheek augmentation. Well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra give great results for cheek augmentation and allow you to try on the look before committing to a permanent improvement. Implants or fat would be alternatives. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 18, 2017
Answer: Best implant material for cosmetic facial implants Each surgeon will have their own opinion as to which type of material they prefer for facial implants. My personal opinion is that solid, silicone implants work best.
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January 18, 2017
Answer: Best implant material for cosmetic facial implants Each surgeon will have their own opinion as to which type of material they prefer for facial implants. My personal opinion is that solid, silicone implants work best.
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Answer: Best implant material for cosmetic facial implants? In our practice, we have seen infections from Medpor, and it is very difficult to remove this material from the face, therefore we do not recommend that material. Silastic solid silicone is the best implant material used for cheek and chin implants. It has an excellent safety profile. In our practice, we have used Implantech cheek and chin implants with an excellent success rate for over 25 years. For many diagrams and before and after results, please see the link and the Video below
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Answer: Best implant material for cosmetic facial implants? In our practice, we have seen infections from Medpor, and it is very difficult to remove this material from the face, therefore we do not recommend that material. Silastic solid silicone is the best implant material used for cheek and chin implants. It has an excellent safety profile. In our practice, we have used Implantech cheek and chin implants with an excellent success rate for over 25 years. For many diagrams and before and after results, please see the link and the Video below
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January 21, 2017
Answer: Best implant material for Cosmetic Facial Implants? Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures using dermal fillers, facial implants (cheek, chin), liposuction and/or facelifts for over 30 years. Non smiling photos of your face from the front and side would help in the evaluation. I prefer and only use facial implants that are made of silastic. In my opinion Gore tex and similarly materials can lead to an infection down the road while medpore has a huge disadvantage that it integrates into the bone (in as little as 1 month). Why would this be a disadvantage? Simply put, if the cheek implants are not the proper size, shape or properly positioned...they may not be able to be removed. I am also not a fan of the shape of the medpore cheek implants (my humble opinion). In my experience, when cheek implants are properly placed below the covering of the bone and this is combined with a multiple layered closure of the tissues...the cheek implants do not move or shift their position. Using that approach and techniques means that here's no need for an implant that becomes integrated, or placement of screws or sutures to secure the cheek implants.
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January 21, 2017
Answer: Best implant material for Cosmetic Facial Implants? Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures using dermal fillers, facial implants (cheek, chin), liposuction and/or facelifts for over 30 years. Non smiling photos of your face from the front and side would help in the evaluation. I prefer and only use facial implants that are made of silastic. In my opinion Gore tex and similarly materials can lead to an infection down the road while medpore has a huge disadvantage that it integrates into the bone (in as little as 1 month). Why would this be a disadvantage? Simply put, if the cheek implants are not the proper size, shape or properly positioned...they may not be able to be removed. I am also not a fan of the shape of the medpore cheek implants (my humble opinion). In my experience, when cheek implants are properly placed below the covering of the bone and this is combined with a multiple layered closure of the tissues...the cheek implants do not move or shift their position. Using that approach and techniques means that here's no need for an implant that becomes integrated, or placement of screws or sutures to secure the cheek implants.
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