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ALLOPLASTIC MATERIALS IN PLASTIC SURGERY

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• Uses: skeletal application<br />

skin staples<br />

suture<br />

• Biocompatability: release of ions – toxicity<br />

• Saline environment – corrosion<br />

• Oxide layer – resistance to corrosion<br />

• Corrosion – pain and tenderness, possible<br />

erythema and sinus tract<br />

STA<strong>IN</strong>LESS STEEL<br />

• Alloy – iron, nickel, molybdenum,<br />

chromium oxide.<br />

• Annealed – ductile (plastic deformation)<br />

• Cold worked – stronger

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