Use of porous polyethylene as nasal dorsal implants in Asians

Abstract

Background: A variety of implants have been used for nasal augmentation. A new implant made of porous polyethylene has recently been available. Objective: To evaluate the stability (non‐extrusion) of MEDPOR® porous polyethylene as nasal dorsal implants in Asian patients. Methods: Nineteen patients' charts were reviewed looking for implant displacement, extrusion of porous implants, postoperative bleeding and infection of tissues surrounding the implants in the postoperative follow‐ups which range from 3 months to 5 years. Results: No postoperative bleeding, infection, or displacement or extrusion of porous implants was noted. Explantation was easily performed in one patient. Conclusion: Porous polyethylene is stable as a nasal dorsal implant in Asians. Explantation can also be performed with ease if needed.

• Asian
• nasal implant
• nose
• porous polyethylene
• rhinoplasty