Following the natural contours of your face, NuFace
delivers gentle micro current impulses to strategic locations
diminishing minor lines and wrinkles, restoring the tone and
facial muscles to a more youthful balance.
By increasing cellular blood flow, cell turnover is increased,
leading to increased amounts of collagen, elastin, and connective
tissue. NuFace
assists with skin rejuvenation, delays aging of the skin,
and reduces the appearance of facial wrinkling.
sub-cutaneous
augmentation material (SAM) indicated for augmentation
or repair of the soft tissues of the facial area; used
for wrinkles, nasolabial folds, lip augmentation as well
as scars
composition
of gore tex implants
made
of biocompatible, microporous ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene)
which supports rapid tissue incorporation
formulations
of goretex implants
available
in sheets, blocks, strands, and preformed shapes in varying
thicknesses
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.
longevity
of implant
the implant is permanent, but can be removed
cost
approx
$1000 per implant
allergy
testing
not
required
anesthesia
for gore tex implants
local anesthesia including nerve block with or without
sedation
recovery
after goretex implant surgery
swelling,
bruising, and some mild discomfort will occur for 1 to
2 week. Some patients may experience a sensation of tightness
at the implantation site
FDA
approved?
yes
available
in US?
yes
procedure
time
30
to 60 minutes
contraindications
to gore tex implants
none known
pros
permanent
results, no allergy testing required, can be trimmed to
fit
cons
requires
surgical procedure, longer procedure and recovery than
injectables, can feel implant beneath skin
notes
the
company also makes chin, nose, and cheek implants, plus
a goretex sling used in the neck.
