This article presents a range of synthetic implant materials for use in facial plastic surgery.
The authors discuss alternatives to autogenous tissue transfer in terms of biocompatibility …

The first reported use of a synthetic biomaterial in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
occurred around 1600 when Fallopius implanted a gold plate to repair a calvarial …

Appropriate materials selection for facial augmentation is a considerable undertaking. As the
number of devices and materials increases with rapid advances in technology, the surgeon …

Allogenic implants are an effective alternative to autologous grafts in the reconstruction of
facial defects. These implants are used to reconstruct a variety of bony and soft-tissue …

Surgical changes in the contour of soft tissue and bone of the craniomaxillofacial structures
may require use of a biologic graft or alloplastic implant. Autologous materials are preferred; …

The two most ideal and versatile foreign materials for reconstruction of facial bone
deformities are silicone rubber and methyl methacrylate. Their biomechanical characteristics …

As the face ages, there is thinning of the epidermis, volume loss and rearrangement of the
soft tissues, and malabsorption of the skeletal framework. It is essential to have a thorough …

The need to rebuild facial contour will be with us as long as there are wars, traffic and
industrial injuries, congenital anomalies, and human vanities. For rebuilding the facial …

Abstract On October 6, 1995, the American Society of Maxillo-facial Surgeons sponsored a 1-
day symposium entitled “Implantable Materials in Facial Aesthetic and Reconstructive …