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surgiform
soft facial implant guide |
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indications
and uses of surgiform soft facial implant |
surgiform soft
facial implants are used to fill deep wrinkles or folds,
or to enhance, augment or repair soft tissues of the facial
area such as the lips |
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composition
of surgiform soft implants |
ePTFE(expanded
polytetrafluoroethylene); porous material allows for tissue
ingrowth |
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sizes |
available
in sizes varying from 1.8mm to 5mm in diameter, and in
oval or round strands |
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incision
placement & surgery details |
a
small incision is made, a tunnel or space created, and
the implant is introduced into the space. the external
incisions are closed with stitches. |
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longevity
of implant |
the implant is permanent, but can be removed |
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cost
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approx
$1000 per implant |
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allergy
testing |
not
required |
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anesthesia
for surgiform soft |
local anesthesia with or without sedation |
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recovery
after dermal implant surgery |
swelling,
bruising, and some mild discomfort will occur for up to
1 week. |
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FDA
approved? |
yes |
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available
in US? |
yes |
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procedure
time |
15
to 45 minutes |
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contraindications
to surgiform soft implants |
none known |
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pros |
permanent
results, no allergy testing required |
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cons |
requires
surgical procedure, longer procedure and recovery than
injectables, can sometimes feel implant beneath skin |
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notes |
unlike
other ePTFE implants which are hollow, the surgiform soft is
not tubular but is porous which also allows for tissue
ingrowth |
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for
more information |
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