Application of porous high-density polyethylene combined with auricular cartilage in nasal tip plasty
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2010.01.002
- VernacularTitle:多孔高密度聚乙烯置入联合耳甲软骨移植鼻尖成形术
- Author:
Ailin LI
;
Fang LIU
;
Yueqiang ZHAO
;
Shengguo SHAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Porous high-density polyethylene;
Medpor;
Nasal tip plasty;
Auricula;
Cartilage
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2010;16(1):4-6
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the methodology and the indications of applying the porous high-density polyethylene(Medpor)combined with auricular cartilage in nasal plasty.Methods A total of 36 cases of nasal plasty were treated with the 8.5 mm thick Medpor implant(speader strut graft)and combined with the auricular cartilage graft to highlight the nasal tip.Results All 36 cases were satisfactory with the effects,and there were no complications such as infection,exposure of the implants and so on.Conclusions Medpor can supply the powerful supporting strength to the nasal tip,and it is a safe,effective implant to rebuild the supporting constructions of nasal tip,especially suitable to correct the over-rotation of nasal tip,flat nasal tip,and short nose.
