Choosing the Best Implants for Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty in the Philippines is one of the leading sur- geries in the plastic surgery industry. Asians, particular- ly Filipinos, are fond of fixing their "pango'" or snub noses. One of the most requested nose jobs is the so-called alarplasty that trims the opening of the nos- trils. Choosing the Best Implants for Rhinoplasty One of the most commonly used materials in rhinoplasty is the so-called silicone nasal implant. This synthetic material is usually the choice of Asians who seek to have height in the nasal bridge and add definition to the nasal tip. It can be easily inserted into the nose as well as remove it should problems arises. However, since it's made of hard materials, this usually shows unnatural look. It is also prone to infections and mal- position. Silicone Another choice of material is the gore tex implant which used a material called expanded polytetrafluoroethylene or e-PETFE that is commonly used in ski and camping out- fits. What's great about this is its flexibility that allows easier molding and contouring to the nose and can with- stand extreme temperatures. Also, this has been used for chin and cheek augmentation and as derma filler. Just like the previous implant, gore tex also has its down- side. Its soft nature makes it prone to changes as you age and integrates to the tissue making it difficult to remove Gore Tex when the need arises. Cartilage grafts are natural implants from the nasal septal, ear and rib. It lessens infection since the material comes from the patient's body. But what makes this difficult is that it may require a sepa- rate surgery when harvesting cartilage from the donor site. Cartilage Grafts Source: www.edwinmagallonamd.com.ph