title: Use of polydimethylsiloxane subdermal implants for correcting facial deformities in Down's syndrome.
abstract: The use of polydimethylsiloxane prostheses to improve facial appearance in patients with Down's syndrome is reported. In 1 year, 50 patients were treated with 120 prostheses. A follow-up of 8 to 18 months showed that a low incidence of minor complications occurred. Combined with the satisfactory results experienced, this makes the procedure safe and desirable.
mesh_terms: D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D012828:Silicones