Complications of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) Facial Implant

Author: Brody, Harold J.1

Source: Dermatologic Surgery, Volume 27, Number 9, September 2001 , pp. 792-794(3)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

Implantation of the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) implant to achieve correction of nasolabial folds or thinning lip has been fraught with complications in spite of patient acceptance since its introduction in 1997. The four most frequent postoperative complications are extrusion, movement, infection, and swelling. In examination of 86 insertions of the 3.2 mm tubular implants, these sequelae are generally manageable for the physician and patient. If the patient understands possible courses of healing, both physician and patient satisfaction may be achieved.

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia

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