Silicone Implants
Recent studies from Hallym University, Medical Department add new data to silicone implants
Published in Hospital Law Weekly, February 14th, 2008
According to a study from Seoul, South Korea, "In augmentation rhinoplasty, delayed morphologic changes are often observed with silicone implants, despite them being known as a safe implant material. The purpose of this study was to identify the cause and time course of delayed shape changes of silicone implants, through the long-term evaluation of inserted implants and their surrounding nasal soft tissues after. their removal at revision rhinoplasty operations."
"Two hundred twenty-one silicone implants removed during revision rhinoplasty were studied. The period of insertion ranged from I month to 25 years, with an average of 6 years 7 months. Calcification within the...
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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2008-02-14)
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