Thomas Narsete
Denver Integrated Plastic Surgery, USA
Title: Further experiences with permafacial implants for lip augmentation
Biography
Biography: Thomas Narsete
Abstract
Background: There is an abundance of recent studies on facial cosmetic surgery, but with little emphasis on lip rejuvenation.rnSurgical fillers are commonly used and sometimes in conjunction with lip lifts. Neither of these options addresses long termrnlip fullness.rnObjectives: The author presents the results of a long term study of Permafacial (Surgisil LLC, Plano, Texas) for lip augmentation.rnA previous study was presented on the use of these implants in conjunction with facelift surgery. The present study presents thernresults of the authors first fifty patients.rnMethods: In this study, the results of the authors first 100 implants are presented. These groups of patients were followed for uprnto two years. Implant migration, lip function, implant sensation and patient satisfaction are reviewed.rnResults: Few complications are reported. They include implant migration and revision, size adjustments and removals. Nornextrusions were seen in this patient study, and the patient satisfaction was high.rnComplications: There was a significant migration rate that was initially experienced. A modification in technique reduced thisrnrate over the long term. The Permafacial implants are an effective new device to treat lip volume loss and aging.