title: Complications of facial implants.
abstract: Facial implants are readily used for aesthetic and reconstructive efforts in lieu of autogenous materials due to obvious benefits. Alloplastic facial augmentation is not without potential complications. This article discusses the major factors that contribute to complications of facial implant surgery, based on alloplast composition, surgical technique, and facial region. Also discussed are the most common complications as well as both their prevention and management.
authors.affiliation: Tulsa Surgical Arts, 7322 E. 91st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133, USA. angelo@tulsasurgicalarts.com
authors.forename: L Angelo
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Cuzalina
authors.forename: Matthew R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Hlavacek
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials