Rhinoplasty implant video.Porex Surgical, Inc., in collaboration with Dr. Paul O'Keeffe, provides a video depicting Dr. O'Keeffe's semi-open approach to rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty Definition The term rhinoplasty means "nose molding" or "nose forming." It refers to a procedure in plastic surgery in which the structure of the nose is changed. using the MEDPOR Nasal Shell Implant to augment the nasal dorsum dorsum /dor·sum/ (dor´sum) pl. dor´sa [L.] 1. the back. 2. the aspect of an anatomical structure or part corresponding in position to the back; posterior in the human. . The MEDPOR Nasal Shell Implant, which is provided sterile and with two inserts, is shaped to mimic the nasal pyramid complex, consisting of the nasal bones and upper lateral cartilages. The two inserts are designed to be placed inferior to the implant in dorsal areas when substantial dorsal augmentation is required. The implants are composed of biocompatible biocompatible /bio·com·pat·i·ble/ (-kom-pat´i-b'l) being harmonious with life; not having toxic or injurious effects on biological function. , porous polyethylene. As of July, Dr. O'Keeffe had implanted more than 30 nasal shells since April 1999 with only one complication, a vestibular ves·tib·u·lar adj. Of, relating to, or serving as a vestibule, especially of the ear. Vestibular Pertaining to the vestibule; regarding the vestibular nerve of the ear which is linked to the ability to hear sounds. mucosal exposure associated with allowing the implant to extend beyond the upper lateral cartilage. 
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