BACKGROUND: Augmentation of the zygomatic body enhances appearance and provides a more youthful look. Porous hydroxyapatite granules offer an alternative to alloplastic implants. METHODS: Hydroxyapatite granules were placed by means of a transconjunctival approach into subperiosteal malar pockets (n = 8). From the preoperative, postoperative, and 1-year follow-up lateral views, malar projection was measured as the right angle distance from the point of malar prominence to the nasale-subnasale line. RESULTS: Patients were either very satisfied (six of eight) or satisfied (two of eight). Malar projection was significantly improved postoperatively and was maintained after 1 year. CONCLUSION: This technique, performed for cosmetic and reconstructive indications, resulted in measurable improvement in malar projection, minimal complications, and optimal patient satisfaction.
BACKGROUND: Augmentation of the zygomatic body enhances appearance and provides a more youthful look. Porous hydroxyapatite granules offer an alternative to alloplastic implants. METHODS:Hydroxyapatite granules were placed by means of a transconjunctival approach into subperiosteal malar pockets (n = 8). From the preoperative, postoperative, and 1-year follow-up lateral views, malar projection was measured as the right angle distance from the point of malar prominence to the nasale-subnasale line. RESULTS:Patients were either very satisfied (six of eight) or satisfied (two of eight). Malar projection was significantly improved postoperatively and was maintained after 1 year. CONCLUSION: This technique, performed for cosmetic and reconstructive indications, resulted in measurable improvement in malar projection, minimal complications, and optimal patient satisfaction.
Authors: Taylor Rae Vracar; Wanda Claro; Michael Eli Vracar; Randall Stetson Jenkins; Lane Bland; Ayman Al Dayeh Journal: J Oral Biol Craniofac Res Date: 2021-05-21
Authors: Hon Kwan Woo; Deepal Haresh Ajmera; Pradeep Singh; Kar Yan Li; Michael Marc Bornstein; Kwan Lok Tse; Yanqi Yang; Min Gu Journal: Head Face Med Date: 2020-04-28 Impact factor: 2.151