Polypropylene and poliglecaprone mesh implant for lifting muscles in facial paralysis

Abstract

Introduction: Facial paralysis is a condition that can cause some sequelae, and sometimes only aesthetics can be improved. Based on this, the objective was to report a case in which a polypropylene and poliglecaprone mesh was used in order to raise the structures of the right hemiface. Case Report: The patient had paralysis in the right hemiface, with incompetent eyelid sealing, deviation of the labial commissure and no movement of the temporal musculature. An incision was made below the cutlet, pre and retroauricular, with detachment of the skin flap across the right hemiface. After lifting the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and fixing it with mononylon threads, the polypropylene and poliglecaprone mesh was placed in the middle third region and fixed with monocryl. Canthotomy and lateral canthopexy of the right eyelid were performed. In the immediate postoperative period, the patient evolved without edema, retraction or bulging, and after one year and seven months, she had complete integration of the mesh, with no retraction, fibrosis or recurrence. Discussion: The choice of aesthetic treatment for facial paralysis depends on the cause and duration of the injury, but there are several ways to do it. Among the newer ideas are the use of stem cells and alloplastic materials, and following this second line, the polypropylene and poliglecaprone canvas can be thought of as a viable technique, as was reported in this case.

Keywords

• reconstructive surgical procedures
• facial paralysis
• esthetics
• face
• facial asymmetry