title: Gore-Tex chin implants: a review of 324 cases.
abstract: Augmentation of the chin is a long-standing and effective technique for facial enhancement. We have used preformed expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) implants for chin augmentation for several years. For this study, we collectively pooled data detailing our experiences with this material. From January 1, 1998, to March 30, 2001, a total of 324 Gore-Tex chin implants were placed. No resorption or visible movement of any implant occurred. Two (0.62%) of the 324 implants became infected and were ultimately removed. No other complications occurred. This complication rate compares favorably to other reports. Five implants (1.5%) were removed or changed in size due to patient requests. All remaining patients (97.8%) were satisfied with their result. We also describe technical points and procedure modifications that have helped us achieve beneficial results for our patients. Gore-Tex is a reliable implant material that helps the surgeon to achieve a high degree of patient satisfaction in chin augmentation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Godin
authors.forename: Louis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Romo
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Truswell
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Edwin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002680:Chin / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene