title: Complications of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) facial implant.
abstract: Implantation of the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) implant to achieve correction of nasolabial folds or thinning lip has been fraught with complications in spite of patient acceptance since its introduction in 1997. The four most frequent postoperative complications are extrusion, movement, infection, and swelling. In examination of 86 insertions of the 3.2 mm tubular implants, these sequelae are generally manageable for the physician and patient. If the patient understands possible courses of healing, both physician and patient satisfaction may be achieved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Brody
mesh_terms: D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery; D009055:Mouth / Q000601:surgery; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013518:Surgery, Plastic
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene