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Malar augmentation with silicone implants

E J Ivy1, Z P Lorenc, S J Aston

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, N.Y., USA.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
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Silicone malar implants offer good results with few complications for aesthetic and reconstructive cheek augmentation. Proper size selection is key, and patient satisfaction is high, with no permanent removals needed.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Facial Reconstruction

Background:

  • Malar augmentation using silicone implants is a growing surgical procedure.
  • Implants are used for aesthetic enhancement and correcting deformities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review outcomes of silicone malar implant surgeries.
  • To assess complications and patient satisfaction with malar implants.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 126 silicone malar implant surgeries (1985-1993).
  • Analysis of implant sizes, placement approaches, fixation methods, and reasons for surgery.
  • Inclusion of patient demographics and complication rates.

Main Results:

  • High patient satisfaction with no permanent implant removals.

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  • Few complications reported, with infection being rare.
  • Improper size selection identified as the most common issue.

    • Conclusions:

    • Silicone malar implants are safe and effective for aesthetic and reconstructive purposes.
    • Subperiosteal placement and various surgical approaches yield good results.
    • Fixation sutures are often unnecessary, and malpositioning is infrequent.