Biology and chemistry of facial implants. Facial plastic surgery : FPS. [Facial Plast Surg] Journal article

Title	Biology and chemistry of facial implants.
Author(s)	Sclafani AP, Romo T
Institution	Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, NY, USA.
Source	Facial Plast Surg 2000; 16(1):3-6.
MeSH	Alloys Biocompatible Materials Biology Chemistry, Physical Durapatite Face Humans Polyethylenes Polytetrafluoroethylene Porosity Prostheses and Implants Reconstructive Surgical Procedures Silicones Surface Properties Surgical Mesh
Abstract	Facial implants have become increasingly more sophisticated in the past 10 to 15 years. The concept of "the ideal implant" has progressed from an inert material that interacts minimally with the host tissue to one that participates in the normal function of the tissues. A thorough understanding of their chemical properties is essential to understand the biologic events that occur around these materials after implantation. This article outlines the salient features of common materials encountered in facial implants used in plastic surgery.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Journal Article
PubMed ID	11802344

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