Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2014 Oct;57(10):651-656. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.10.651.

The Trend of Biomaterials in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Park CH
• Kim DK

• KMID: 2277817
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.10.651

Abstract

Recently, tissue engineering has been proposed as an alternative to reconstruct or replace craniofacial defect in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The biomaterials are the most important component of tissue engineering. Generally, the biomaterials are defined as any material that is used to replace or restore function to a body tissue and is continuously or intermittently in contact with body fluid. Thus, biostability, biocompatibility, and interfacial-compatibility are required in biomaterials to use for tissue engineering. Herein, we describe characteristics and category of biomaterials, and its clinical applications in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Keyword

Biomaterials; Facial; Plastic; Reconstructive; Surgery; Tissue engineering

MeSH Terms

Biocompatible Materials*
Body Fluids
Plastics*
Tissue Engineering
Biocompatible Materials
Plastics