Complications of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) facial implant

Implantation of the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) implant to ac hieve 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, movemen t, infection, and swelling. In examination of 86 insertions of the 3.2 mm t ubular implants, these sequelae are generally manageable for the physician and patient. If the patient understands possible courses of healing, both p hysician and patient satisfaction may be achieved.