Advanta Implants

ABSTRACT

Advanta is a new expanded polytetrafluoroethylene implant with dual porosity that can be used to enhance facial features. It is marketed for use in the areas of the nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and glabella and also to augment lips. Advanta implants provide a quick and effective method for facial augmentation. The implants feel soft and natural and the complication rate is low.

KEYWORDS

Advanta implant - expanded polytetrafluoroethelene (ePTFE) - dual porosity - nasolabial folds - marionette lines - glabella - lip augmentation

REFERENCES

• 1 Gilmore J E. Advanta: A New Filler for Facial and Periorofacial Rejuvenation. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 20th Annual Scientific Meeting January 29, 2004 Hollywood, FL;
• 2 Niamtu J. 5 Minute Lips, Who Needs Fillers?. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 20th Annual Scientific Meeting January 29, 2004 Hollywood, FL;
• 3 Hanke C W. A new ePTFE soft tissue implant for natural-looking augmentation of lips and wrinkles.  Dermatol Surg. 2002;  28 901-908
• 4 Truswell W H. Dual-porosity expanded polytetrafluoroethylene soft tissue implant; a new implant for facial soft tissue augmentation.  Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2002;  4 92-97