Not all implants are safe for Rhinoplasty

Used when rhinoplasty implants may increase the risk of infections. With this agreement, known plastic surgeon from Beverly Hills Babak Azizzade.

According to a new study published in the journal Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, passed through the rhinoplasty using synthetic implants, patients may have an increased risk of developing infections. This requires additional medical procedures and increases the overall risk of the operation itself. The researchers found that about 20% of these patients subsequently detected infection, that is, every fifth suffered. Everyone had to take antibiotics, and if the drugs do not help, remove the implant needed during another operation.

"I think that patients should always be aware of such risks, - says Dr. Azizzade. - That's why I use when rhinoplasty   the patient's own tissue taken from the septum, ear cartilage, rib or the temporal fascia. It is much more reliable and secure sources. However, for the collection of material it requires more time. "

The researchers tracked the fate of 662 patients who underwent rhinoplasty from 1999 through to 2008. 151 In the case of the use of synthetic implants, and 19 patients developed postoperative infection. "As far as I know, synthetic implants should be used in patients who are going through rhinoplasty for the first time, as well as a skin still has an opportunity to protect and sustain itself," - says Dr. Azizzade.

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