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Late complications of nasal augmentation using silicone implants

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Martin Wai Pak ,
Eric Sun Yin Chan  and
Charles Andrew van Hasselt
Martin Wai Pak
Affiliation:
Divisions of Otorhinolaryngology, and Head and Neck and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery†, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
Eric Sun Yin Chan
Affiliation:
Divisions of Otorhinolaryngology, and Head and Neck and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery†, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
Charles Andrew van Hasselt*
Affiliation:
Divisions of Otorhinolaryngology, and Head and Neck and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery†, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
*
Address for correspondence: Professor C. A. van Hasselt, Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Fax: (852) 26466312
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Abstract

Alloplastic nasal augmentation with silicone elastomer (Silastic) is popular in areas of Asia. Although the silicones are bio-inert, they have been implicated in a number of adverse reactions after implantation. We report our experience of three patients who presented with late complications after nasal augmentation using Silastic implants. The mechanisms of implant failure are proposed. It is advised that this material should only be used on an individual basis in carefully selected cases.

Keywords

Implants, artificialRhinoplastyPost-operative complications
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Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 11 , November 1998 , pp. 1074 - 1077
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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