title: [The use of synthetic materials in rhinoplasty].
abstract: The ideal implant does not yet exist. Generally, the use of plastic implants in rhino-surgery is of limited indication only. The use of plastic implants in septum surgery is contraindicated. Hard, rigid, insufficiently elastic and perforated implants should not be used in the nasal dorsum. The implantation of mesh material has proved a failure. Only in limited cases of a severely damaged and scarred nasal dorsum the implantation of plastic sponge is indicated. Experience teaches the critical surgeon that occasionally there are defects, which (also due to lack of suitable implant material) cannot be improved with a justifiable prospect of success.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Die Verwendung von Kunststoff bei Nasenplastiken.