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Michael J. YAREMCHUK, M.D. Craniofacial Plastic Surgeonplastic - cosmetic - reconstructive surgery |
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Patient Examples facial implant surgery - midface implants
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Paranasal implants are used to make concave faces more convex. They are often used as an adjunct to rhinoplasty or in combination with other implants. For a description of how they simulate the appearance obtained with a le fort I advancement osteotomy click here. patients who have midface concavity and normal or corrected oclusion, paranasal implants can fill out the lower midface to create a convex appearance. |
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These patients underwent rhinoplasty and paranasal augmentation. Note how the area around the base and the nose is more projecting after paranasal surgery augmentation. |
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This patient underwent paranasal augmentation to change the projection of her lower midface. Note how the paranasal area changed from a concave to a convex shape. |
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C. 2005 Michael J. YAREMCHUK, M.D. all rights reserved |
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