title: Malar, submalar, and midfacial implants.
abstract: A resurgence of malar augmentation using alloplastic implants can be attributed to the safety, simplicity of technique, and reliable good results of these implants. As the more sculpted face becomes a common aesthetic goal, malar augmentation plays an increased role in facial plastic surgery practices. It provides a natural, "unoperated" look that is preferred by most patients today. The history of our current aesthetic and how new alloplasts have contributed is reviewed. The development of simpler techniques of malar analysis will also be reviewed. An indepth look at aesthetic analysis, implant choice, surgical approach, postoperative results, and possible complications will provide a thorough review of current malar implantation.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, 530 First Avenue, Suite 3C, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Constantinides
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Galli
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Adamson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes / Q000737:chemistry; D004954:Esthetics; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D020959:Polyethylene / Q000737:chemistry; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000737:chemistry; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012449:Safety; D012828:Silicones / Q000737:chemistry; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D012828:Silicones; C013830:baysilon; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D020959:Polyethylene