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Reconstructive rhinoplasty with nasal implants

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A new method of immobilizing nasal implants is the creation of a strong fibrotic reaction with sewn polyester (Dacron) felt. It has been applied to saddle nose deformity, as well as maxillary retrusion of flat nasal tip. Over a period of 15 years in a large number of cases, the complications have been only a temporary inflammatory reaction in 5% of the cases.

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  1. La Tour de la Cité, P.O. Box 951, H2W 2N1, Montréal, P.Q., Canada

    Paule C. L. Regnault M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)

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Regnault, P.C.L. Reconstructive rhinoplasty with nasal implants. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 4, 79–86 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01575205

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