Applications of aloplastic materials in rhinoplasty
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Keywords
Grafts, alloplasts, rhinoplasty, implants
Abstract
This review specifically addresses the use of alloplasts materials in rhinoplasty. It is important to stress that autologous grafts remain the preferred material for use in rhinoplasty, owing to their high biocompatibility and low risk of infection and extrusion. However, concerns of donor-site morbidity, graft availability, and graft resorption have motivated the development and use of alloplasts implants. After reading this article, the reader should be able to identify the appropriate uses of various implants in reconstruction and recognize the advantages and disadvantages of each of these biomaterials.
