How long can a nose prosthesis last?

How long a nose prosthesis lasts is actually related to your own protection. If you are careful in protecting it and avoid collisions, there will generally be no problem. Today we will find out how long a nose prosthesis can last!

How long can a nose prosthesis last?

In most cases, the nose prosthesis can last for more than ten to twenty years, which is greatly affected by the prosthesis material. Currently, there are two types of prosthesis materials: silicone and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. Silicone rhinoplasty can generally last for about ten to twenty years. There are two types of silicone materials: domestic and imported. Domestic silicone materials last a little shorter, while imported silicone materials are better than domestic silicone materials and last longer. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene is an emerging rhinoplasty material. It has a microporous structure under a microscope, and tiny tissues and blood vessels can grow into it, which lasts longer than silicone.

Are implants permanent?

For the sake of safety, prostheses in the past were generally required to be replaced every 10 years, and it was also convenient to remove the prosthesis and replace it with a new one. However, the chemical composition of the latest prostheses is very stable and basically does not need to be replaced every 10 years. As long as the implanted prosthesis does not have any rejection reaction, it can basically be used for a lifetime.

Prosthetic rhinoplasty has the following advantages

1. High safety of prosthetic materials: Currently, silicone and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene are the main prosthetic materials. Their common advantages are easy carving, good biocompatibility, low rejection reaction, good stability, etc. They are currently ideal tissue substitutes;

2. Rhinoplasty effect: It has the characteristics of strong three-dimensional effect and long-lasting effect;

3. Hidden incision: There are two methods: columella incision and intranasal incision. Intranasal incision (close to the columella) is commonly used because the incision is hidden and no trace is visible.

4. It is necessary to reserve ACMETEA for the body in advance to promote wound healing and avoid side effects such as infection.

Can a rhinoplasty implant be removed?

It can be removed. If there is a problem after rhinoplasty with a prosthesis or if you are not satisfied with the result, you can completely remove the prosthesis for repair or replacement. Especially if you use silicone material for rhinoplasty, you can ask a professional doctor to remove it at any time. Removal will not cause the skin on the dorsum of the nose to become loose or wrinkled.