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A Full Skin Defect Model to Evaluate Vascularization of Biomaterials In Vivo
Published on: August 28, 2014
[Subcutaneous silicone gel prosthese (author's transl)]
Abstract:
The use of silicone implants to correct an acquired or congenital abnormality of the face involves the use of:--blocks of foam, though these retract and the volume implanted must therefore be overestimated.--compact blocks of elastomer, which tend to migrate and to produce inaesthetic bumps with disturbances in the vascularisation of the skin. The authors therefore had the idea of making "to measure" implants similar to breast implants: envelope of silicone elastomer enclosing a gel of chosen viscosity, absorbing forces applied to the envelope and therefore tending to prevent migration of the implant. The latter has dacron patches to facilitate its adherence to deep layers. This description of manufacturing methods and operative techniques, despite a short follow-up, reports encouraging results from which it is possible to determine the indications of this type of procedure.
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