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

Histologic study of gore‐tex removed after rhinoplasty

“…Hanson et al16 noted the same findings. Gore–Tex‐induced foreign body reactions are less common than those caused by other artificial implants, but Hubmer et al15 reported having to remove the Gore‐Tex on account of a foreign body reaction after lip expansion, and Mole17 reported that foreign body reactions were visible in two of 120 patients in which Gore‐Tex samples had been implanted. More multinucleated giant cells are seen in older implants.…”

HIV-Associated Facial Lipoatrophy

“…Typically the implants are inserted into the desired position through small incisions under local anesthetic 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.…”

Fortnightly review: Cosmetic surgery

“…Some materials on the market are simple to apply but difficult to remove 32. Microspheres of polymethylmethacrylate in a collagen matrix, and cristalline silicone, are used for subdermal injection.…”