Clinical Use of GalaFLEX in Facial and Breast Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

This article presents clinical experience with GalaFLEX for soft tissue reinforcement in three different clinical applications; including the reinforcement of the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) in minimally invasive facelift, reinforcement of the skin envelope in mastopexy, and reinforcement of the breast capsule (pocket) in revisional breast surgery. Soft tissue reinforcement has been shown to provide increased mechanical strength as well as improved maintenance of postoperative results.
Level of Evidence
5
Therapeutic

Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - October 17, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Adams, W. P., Toriumi, D. M., Van Natta, B. W. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research