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The craniofacial muscles are a collection of approximately 20 thin skeletal muscles situated beneath the skin of the face and scalp. These muscles, primarily responsible for the vast array of human facial expressions, originate from the bones or fibrous structures of the skull and extend outwards to connect with the skin. While most skeletal muscles in the body are enveloped in thick fascia, facial muscles generally have a more delicate fascial covering, with the buccinator muscle being a...
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Implants in facial skeletal augmentation.

Michael G Brandt1, Corey C Moore

  • 1Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Alloplastic facial implants are effective for skeletal augmentation, offering solutions for anatomical deficiencies. Despite waning popularity, their proven efficacy suggests a potential resurgence in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Alloplastic implants have a long history of use in facial skeleton augmentation.
  • Recent literature shows less attention, but established efficacy remains.
  • Contemporary focus is on refining techniques and expanding applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review techniques, limitations, and complications of alloplastic facial implants.
  • To highlight the enduring utility of these implants in facial augmentation.
  • To discuss their role as alternatives or adjuncts to orthognathic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of contemporary reports on facial implants.
  • Analysis of refined surgical techniques, including the vertical transoral approach.
  • Evaluation of implant applications in correcting skeletal insufficiencies.

Main Results:

  • Facial implants remain a reliable method for augmenting the facial skeleton.
  • Renewed interest in specific techniques like the vertical transoral approach.
  • Expanded scope includes use as alternatives/adjuncts to orthognathic surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Alloplastic implants are a proven method for correcting facial skeletal abnormalities.
  • A renaissance in the use of facial implants is anticipated.
  • Their established efficacy ensures continued relevance in facial augmentation.