ALLOPLASTIC MATERIALS IN PLASTIC SURGERY
ALLOPLASTIC MATERIALS IN PLASTIC SURGERY
ALLOPLASTIC MATERIALS IN PLASTIC SURGERY
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SILICONE<br />
Properties<br />
• Thermal and oxidative stability.<br />
• Resistance to weathering.<br />
• Hydrophobic nature.<br />
• Low surface tension.<br />
• Good dielectric strength.<br />
• Versatility of structural forms.<br />
• Nonporous – resist tissue ingrowth.<br />
• Gas or steam sterilized.<br />
Properties – cont.<br />
SILICONE<br />
• Chemically and physically inert – controversial<br />
• Degrades in water, soil, air and in-vivo.<br />
• Shell of breast implant – semipermeable – bleeds
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