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Aesthetic augmentation of the malar-midface structures.

L A Whitaker

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |September 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a Proplast implant for midface-malar augmentation, detailing a precise surgical technique for accurate positioning. The method demonstrates a decreasing need for implant removal or repositioning as the technique evolves.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Biomaterials Science
    • Maxillofacial Surgery

    Background:

    • Bone grafts are commonly used for midface-malar augmentation.
    • Existing methods may require complex fixation techniques.
    • Proplast offers a potential alternative for implantable materials.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel Proplast implant design for midface-malar augmentation.
    • To describe a specific surgical technique for precise implant positioning.
    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of this approach.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a Proplast implant for midface-malar augmentation.
    • A specific surgical technique for precise, sutureless implant positioning.
    • Retrospective review of 106 patients (176 implants) over 6 years.

    Main Results:

    • Low incidence of infection (2.3% of implants).
    • No permanent motor or sensory nerve deficits reported.
    • Implant removal or repositioning rate of 8.5% (11.3% of patients), decreasing with technique evolution.

    Conclusions:

    • The described Proplast implant and surgical technique offer a viable option for midface-malar augmentation.
    • The technique allows for precise positioning with a low complication rate.
    • Ongoing refinement of the surgical method has led to improved outcomes.

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