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soft
form and ultrasoft implant guide |
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indications
and uses of soft form and ultrasoft implant |
indicated
for sub-dermal soft tissue augmentation; softform and
softform-rc used for the lip border, smile lines (nasolabial
fold), and frown lines; ultrasoft for cheek and temple |
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composition
of softform and ultrasoft implants |
ePTFE(expanded
polytetrafluoroethylene, like Goretex); tubular shapes
of e-PTFE allow tissue to grow through the hollow central
core of the implant, providing structure and support |
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formulations |
-soft
form: for soft tissue deficiencies in the lip border,
smile lines, and frown lines
-softform-rc (reconstruction): for more substantial
soft tissue deficiencies in the cheek and temple
-ultrasoft: longer, wider, and softer than softform,
used for lip border and nasolabial fold (3 sizes: standard,
custom, and custom xl) |
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incision
placement & surgery details |
a
small incision is made, a tunnel or space created, and
the implant is introduced into the space. it can be sutured
in place, and then the external incisions are closed with
stitches. |
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longevity
of implant |
the implant is permanent, but can be removed |
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cost
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approx
$1000 per implant |
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allergy
testing |
not
required |
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anesthesia
for soft form or ultrasoft implant |
local anesthesia with or without sedation |
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recovery
after dermal implant surgery |
swelling,
bruising, and some mild discomfort will occur for up to
1 week. Some patients may experience a sensation of tightness
at the implantation site. Softening of the implanted area
continues for 3 to 4 months. |
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FDA
approved? |
yes |
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available
in US? |
yes |
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procedure
time |
30
to 60 minutes |
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contraindications
to soft form or ultrasoft implants |
none known |
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pros |
permanent
results, no allergy testing required, multiple formulations
depending on your needs |
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cons |
requires
surgical procedure, longer procedure and recovery than
injectables, can feel implant beneath skin, softform can
contract and shorten |
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notes |
it
appears that ultrasoft may replace the original softform
completely. |
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for
more information |
Tissue
Technologies |
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