[The long-term effect of augmentation rhinoplasty with silicone]

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi. 2000 Nov;14(11):501-2.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the long-term effect of augmentation rhinoplasty with silicone.

Method: 360 patients underwent augmentation rhinoplasty with silicone. Improved "L" shaped implants were used in 343 patients.

Result: Among 360 patients, 334 cases were successful enough (92.83%).

Conclusion: The key to the maintenance of the long-term effect is to use properly improved "L"-shaped implant, to choose a suitable tunnel, to prevent various complications and to ask patient's opinions for implant design.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Implantation
  • Rhinoplasty / methods*
  • Silicone Elastomers*

Substances

  • Silicone Elastomers