Use of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene in aesthetic surgery of the face

Authors
Singh, S Baker, JL
Citation
S. Singh et Jl. Baker, Use of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene in aesthetic surgery of the face, CLIN PLAST, 27(4), 2000, pp. 579
Citations number
41
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
CLINICS IN PLASTIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00941298 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-1298(200010)27:4<579:UOEPIA>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) products have made a major impact in vascular and general surgery. Over the past two decades, various ePTFE p roducts have been used in aesthetic surgery. These products are used for au gmentation of Lips, nasolabial and glabellar furrows, and noses, and for ot her contour needs. The use of ePTFE has given patients and aesthetic surgeo ns an excellent option for longterm stability for facial augmentation.