Accepted for publication 28 November 1997 The surgical goal of rhinoplasty is a nasal
skeleton with balanced individual components, which allows optimal function while dictating …

Cartilage wound healing consists of a delicate balance between the formation of fibrous scar
deposition and fibrocartilage. Tissue repair consists mainly of scar tissue if mesenchymal …

This review specifically addresses the use of homologous grafts and allogenic implants in
rhinoplasty. It is important to stress that autologous materials remain the preferred graft …

The primary goal of facial aesthetic surgery is to restore, enhance, and rejuvenate the aging
face to a more youthful appearance, achieving balance and harmony. The mental area must …

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 …

Facial implants have become increasingly more sophisticated in the past 10 to 15 years. The
concept of “the ideal implant” has progressed from an inert material that interacts minimally …

Background It is accepted in rhinoplasty that complications are more common with
alloplastic implants than with autografts. There is little guidance in the literature on how to …

Revision rhinoplasty can be one of the most complicated procedures performed by the facial
plastic surgeon. As septal cartilage is often not available in revision procedures, grafting …

The demand for augmentation of central and lower facial features continues to increase.
There are several safe and effective materials available for this purpose, and techniques …

Many of the materials currently in use for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face
yield suboptimal, unpredictable or temporary results. Expanded polytetraf1uoroethylene …