Objective High-density porous polyethylene(Medpor)has been widely used in chin augmentation in recent years.The study aimed to observe the outcomes of clinical use of high-density porous polyethylene implant in chin augmentation in contour plastic surgery of low face.Methods From 2005 to 2008,149 cases of chin augmentations intraorally with Medpor implants combined with were collected.121 of them received bilateral mandibular angle osteotomy and 28 cases received bilateral mandibular angle osteotomy and bilateral malar reduction simultaneously.They wre all females aged from 17 to 46 years.The patients were followed up for 6 to 36 months(average 24 months)and photographs were taken before and after operations.Clinical outcomes were observed and analysed.Resuits 145 patients(97.3%)were satisfied with their chin and contour of low face.2 patients (1.3%)were not satisfied with the projection of their chin,and 1 of them were admitted to take out the implant and received sliding advancement genioplasty.1 patient(0.7 0A)felt the implants was too large to some extent and was admitted to modify the implant.1 patient(0.7%)received genioplasty 6months after operation because of the deviation of the implant.20 patients(13.4%)felt numbness of the lower lip which gradually disappeared 1 to 3 months postoperatively.Complications such as infection,edema and extrusion,break of the implant were not found during the following period.Conclusions Medpor is an excellent biomaterial with good biocompatibility.Simultaneously chin augmentation with Medpor combined with bilateral mandibular angle osteotomy intraorally shows a good result in contour plastic surgery of low face.

Objective To explore a method of large cranial bone defect reconstructed by titanium implant with computer aided design(CAD)/computer aided manufacture(CAM)technique.Methods From April 2006 to June 2008,7 cases of cranial bone defect due to tumor and trauma were admitted.The data of skull bone defects were obtained by CT.The resin model was designed and manufactured with rapid prototyping technique.Results The CT data could be used by image software directly.The resin model was manufactured accurately by RP technique.The titanium implant design could be completed by CAD/CAM.7 patients achieved one stage healing.After a follow-up of 6 months to 1 year,cranial bone defect was reconstructed satisfactorily.Conclusion Individual design and repair of large cranial bone defect with CAD/CAM technique is worth extending application clinically.It is a quite ideal and very simple method for the surgical treatment of the cranial bone defect.

Objective To investigate the superiority of augmentation rhinoplasty by using ear cartilage.Methods We excised ear cartilage from patient's unilateral ear.106 cases were performed through suitable ear cartilage that was carved to some shape and then transplanted to nasal tip and columella,and two alar cartilages were sutured and implant was used for rhinoplasty.Results All cases were followed up for one year after operation without implant slipping and malposition of implant,with better figure after enhancing and lengthening nasal tip.Conclusions This method of augmentation rhinoplasty using ear cartilage can avoid complications such as slipping,malposition and exposure of implant.Therefore,it is deserved to recommend clinical application.

Objective To observe the attachment,shape,function and activity of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells cultured on silk fibroin porous scaffolds in vitro,and to provide experimental foundation for the choice of scaffold in the study of adipocyte tissue engineering.Methods These silk fibroin porous scaffolds were subsequently seeded with hUCMSCs and cultured in vitro.The growth and function of hUCMSCs were observed and measured with fluorescence inverted microscopy,scanning electronic microscopy and MTT methed. Results hUCMSCs were fixed on silk fibroin porous scaffolds 1 or 2 days later,and multiplicative growth was observed on the 5th to 7th day.After about 10 days,the microholes of the scaffolds were overlayed by hUCMSCs.Scanning electronic microscopy and fluorescence inverted microscopy showed that cells adhered to scafold well and there was a lot of extra cellular matrix surrounding cells. Conclusion Silk fibroin porous scaffolds are ideal for attachment,growth,function maintenance and activity of hUCMSCs.and the scaffolds can be used as natural scaffolds for hUCMSCs in 3D culture.

Objective To explore the mechanism of cytokines for the scars,and to study the effect of platelet derived growth factor(PDGF)on the biological behavior of fibroblasts in scars.Methods Fibroblasts of scars and normal skins were cultured in vitro.The results were observed and analyzed by light inverted microscopy(LM),and 3-(4,5-dimethyl-thiazol-2-yl)-2,5 ciphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT)assay.The effects of PDGF on the biological behaviors of fibroblasts of scars were also determined. Results In vitro study,using LM,FCM and MTT assay,showed that proliferation of fibroblasts were inereased significantly when PDGF was added to the cultures,as compared to the control groups.Conclusions PDGF can increase fibroblast proliferation.These results demonstrate that PDGF is beneficial for wound healing at early stage.

Objective To compare the curative effect,patient's satisfaction degree,and adverse reaction on seborrheic keratosis by level-cutting and frozening with liquid nitrogen.Methods 68 cases were randomly divided into liquid nitrogen frozening group(32 cases,group A)and flat-cutting group (36 cases,group B).Liquid nitrogen was spurted until freeze-thaw status in group A,and the ramnant skin lesion needed for other treatments,but no more than 3 times.The skin lesion in group A was completely resected with scalpel following its basilar part after local anesthesia,and elaeoyarn was pressurized to stop bleeding on wound,which was removed afer 5 days.The effects,satisfactory degree and adverse reaction were analyzed after 3 mouths of treatment.Results The effect and satisfactory degree in group B was significantly better than that in group A(P＜0.01),but the adverse reaction in group B was significantly lower than that in group A(P＜0.05).Conclusion Compared with liquid nitrogen frozening,the therapy of flat-cutting has advantages to seborrheic keratosis,with good efficacy,high patient's satisfaction and low adverse reaction.

Objective To treat facial telangiectasia with long-pulse 1 064 nm laser combined with AFT 540 nm photons and to observe the effect.Methods The disease was treated with composite vascular therapeutic apparatus of Alma laser.According to skin type and treatment response,the different energy density and pulse width were chosen in the treatment.Results After 4-6 times of treatment,the totally effective rate in 60 cases was as high as 100%without scar formation and pigmentation.Conclusion Treatment of facial telangiectasia with long-pulse 1 064 nm laser plus AFT540nm photons is safe and effective.

Objective To investigate the effect of 15d-PGJ2 on the expression of collagen type,CTGF and a-SMA in the hypertrophic scar in the rabbit ear,and the possibility of hypertrophic scar treated by 15d-PGJ2.Methods 18 New Zealand white rabbits were used to establish a hypertrophic scar model on the rabbit ear.The wounds were established as follows:2 cm × 3 cm wounds with total skin loses on the ventral side,2 wounds for each ear,totally 72 wounds.The wounds were randomly divided into the 15d-PGJ2 treatment group and NS control group.20μl 15d-PGJ2 or NS was injected into the ear scar once a day for 7 days.At 7,14 and 21 days after the injection,12 scars of each group were harvested.The expression of collagen type Ⅰ,CTGF and a-SMA was detected by immunohistochemical method.Results Excessive dermal scars on rabbit ears that were similar to human hypertrophic scar appeared in the two groups.Compared with the NS-treated scars group,the 15d-PGJ2-treated scars appeared to be smaller,softer,flatter and lighter in color.The expression of collagen type Ⅰ,CTGF and a-SMA in the 15d-PGJ2 group was significantly decreased as compared with that in the control group at different time points(P＜0.05).Conclusion 15d-PGJ2,the ligand of PPAR-r,can reduce the expression of collagen type Ⅰ,CTGF and a-SMA of hypertrophic scar in the rabbit ears and plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scar.It may provide a new approach for the treatment of hypertrophic scar in clinical setting.

Objective To explore the effect of the island flap application on repairing large scale defects on the face.Methods Based on the defect size,shape and location,preauricula narrow stem side geny-neck flap,submental island flap,angular artery flap,eyelid musculus orbicularis flap and nasolabial groove island flap were used to repair the large scale defects of the face in a one-stage operation.Results All flaps survived well without any obvious complications.35 patients were followed up for 1 to 36 months.Repaired tissues were well matched with the surrounding tissue.Resulting facial contour and appearance were good,and cosmetic results overall were satisfactory.Conclusion The application of island flaps to repair the large scale defects on the face in a one-stage operation is a better method that can achieve good contour and satisfactory cosmetic results.

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.