Alloplastic malar implants in aesthetic facial surgery.
Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022;
30:286-289. [PMID:
35906984 DOI:
10.1097/moo.0000000000000810]
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Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
To examine the recent literature on aesthetic alloplastic malar implants.
RECENT FINDINGS
Alloplastic implantation is heavily favored in the oromaxillofacial literature. Recent articles have examined porous polyethylene and silicone implantation. Overall patient satisfaction is high and complications are low. Outcomes are likely comparable with alternative modalities to rejuvenate the face in the appropriate hands.
SUMMARY
Alloplastic implantation continues to be a reliable tool for malar augmentation.
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