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D. J. Verret, MD; J. L. Leach, MD; J. Gilmore, MD

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2006;8(6):423-425.

Objective  To evaluate the clinical outcomes with the use of a dual-porosity expanded polytetrafluoroethylene implant for midfacial rejuvenation.

Design  An institutional review board–approved retrospective chart review was conducted of all patients who underwent implantation with the dual-porosity expanded polytetrafluoroethylene implant between 2001 and 2005.

Results  A total of 170 patients, with 612 implants, were evaluated. Only 8 patients had minor complications, 3 of which necessitated implant removal. The overall results of independent observer analysis of outcomes were favorable in the majority of cases.

Conclusion  The dual-porosity expanded polytetrafluoroethylene implant is safe and reliable to use for midfacial implantation.

Author Affiliations: Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. Dr Verret is now with the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia.