What is the SoftForm® facial implant made of?
The SoftForm® facial implant is a soft, tube-shaped implant made of a biocompatible polymer called ePTFE (expanded plytetrafluoroethylene). The ePTFE plymer is a proven material which has been used for more than 20 years in a variety of medical applications that includes the replacement of deteriorated blood vessels in over 3.5 million people, hernia repair, abdominal wall reinforcement and, subsequently, for soft tissue augmentation of the face.
