The Use of Gore-Tex Implants in Aesthetic Surgery of the Face

HIV-Associated Facial Lipoatrophy

“…47,48 Adverse effects include foreign body reactions, incorrect positioning, implant visibility, and infection. 49,50 So far there are no publications on the use of PTFE materials in HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy.…”

Unusual Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Mimicking Foreign Body Reaction After Cosmetic Lip Augmentation With Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Threads

“…12 Several authors thought that this might explain the higher frequency of extrusion and foreign body reactions found after ePTFE augmentation in the perioral region, an area that is especially mobile. 13,14 Also Maas et al 15 in 1998, having performed studies in the porcine model, stated that limited fibrous tissue ingrowth into the surface of strips and cords, compared with tubular implants, did not provide enough stability for long-term augmentation in highly mobile regions, especially on the face. This work led to the development of ePTFE tubes marketed as Soft-Form (McGahn Medical, Santa Barbara, CA), which provide better stability of the implant due to tissue in-growth into the open ends of the lumen.…”

Multi-Layered e-PTFE Facial Reconstruction for HIV Lipoatrophy

“…These products are immunologically inert with a porous surface allowing cellular ingrowth and vascular penetration. Higher rates of patient satisfaction have been reported with Gore-Tex and Advanta as compared with Soft-Form [9].…”

“…A higher revision rate is also reported. This may be due to implant adjustment, updating or removal due to other complications [9].…”