Does Dr Solomon use Gortex in Rhinoplasty?
A. Gortex is a synthetic product that is used in many types of surgery. It has a good safety profile but can have side effects. If used correctly Gortex can help in certain types of Rhinoplasty to create excellent results which may otherwise be difficult to achieve with standard cartilage grafts used in Rhinoplasty. The biggest risk of gortex is the about a 1-3 percent infection rate. If Gortex becomes infected it must be removed. Dr Solomon Generally prefers to use a patients own tissues in Rhinoplasty. In some complicated cases where cartilage is limited or would require surgery on other parts of the body such as the ear or the rib, gortex may be offered as an alternative. As Dr Solomon offers both surgery using patients own tissue and synthetic implants the patient will review all options and choose the one that makes the most sense for there individual needs.
