The flexible soft tissue facial implant is designed to correct temporal hollowing, a condition that can occur naturally, but is also a common side effect for certain brain and cranial trauma surgeries that leave permanent facial atrophy at the temple. The condition alters the appearance of the patient, which can lead to severe psychological distress and often depression. The silicone implant is safe, easy-to-use and can be implanted during the initial craniofacial surgery or later for patients who have lived with temporal hollowing since their original surgery.

“Temporal hollowing is a condition where patient concern is growing. Whether it occurs naturally or is caused by some injury or disease, temporal hollowing often results in an appearance that patients are displeased with and can have lasting emotional effects,” Dr. Eppley said. “The ST Temporalis™ is a significant answer for patients who are concerned with temporal hollowing, as it represents a safe and permanent way to fill temporal indentation and provide a smoother look.”

The assassination attempt of U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords brought temporal hollowing to the attention of the U.S. public. While Congresswoman Giffords is still being treated, a significant hollowing of her left temple was present following the surgical reconstruction of her head and face.

Temple defects such as temporal hollowing can be genetic or result from neurological surgery procedures to treat aneurysms, trauma and other brain complications. The ST Temporalis™ provides for better cosmetic outcomes as it is distinctively flexible and is easily trimmed with surgical scissors for a custom fit. By minimizing facial deformity in the temple, the surgeon helps to restore the patient's quality of life.

Approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), ST Temporalis™ is available in two sizes. It is easily trimmed in the operating room as needed, bends for easier insertion, and offers easy fixation with a suture or screw.

For more information about the ST Temporalis™ soft tissue facial implant, call OsteoSymbionics at 877.881.6899.

Learn more about ST Temporalis™ surgical insertion and outcomes.

About OsteoSymbionics

OsteoSymbionics is dedicated to the design, development and manufacturing of patient-specific craniofacial implants that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of surgeons. The company supports a comprehensive Quality Management System developed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) 21 CFR Part 820. addition, OsteoSymbionics maintains compliance with all customer and regulatory requisites as well as its own high ethical standards.

For more information contact:

Erik Yorke
(216) 339-9494
eyorke@baker-yorke.com

NEOtropolis airs every Tuesday at 9 p.m. on Western Reserve PBS. This segment on OsteoSymbionics originally aired on Tuesday, January 31. Visit www.neotropolis.org for weekly updates.

In a press release dated October 27, 2011, Sensable highlights their involvement in the 2011 American Association of Maxillofacial Prosthetics annual conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The conference spotlighted custom maxillofacial implants created with the Freeform® 3D modeling and design system, including those made by OsteoSymbionics.

The press release quotes CEO Cynthia Brogan, "With FreeForm®, our team can create our ClearShield™ craniofacial implants at least 50 percent faster, moving from an STL file created from a patient-specific CT scan, through to completed design a 3D model in as little as a week."

Dr. Eppley is a plastic surgeon based in Indianapolis, Indiana. More information about his practice can be found at his website.

*The implants pictured on Dr. Eppley’s blog are prototypes of the ST Temporalis™ implant.

WKSU-FM 89.7, an NPR affiliate, is a service of Kent State University and Ohio Public Media. The interview aired on Monday, October 31 at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. Visit WKSU's website to read a transcript of the story, view photos, listen online or download an mp3.

OsteoSymbionics now offers ST Temporalis™, a flexible soft tissue facial implant that corrects temporal hollowing. By minimizing facial deformity in the temple, the surgeon makes an additional step toward restoring the patient's quality of life. Temple defects often result from neurological surgery procedures to treat aneurysms, trauma and other brain complications.

Approved this week by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), ST Temporalis™ is available in two sizes. It is easily trimmed in the operating room as needed, bends for easier insertion, and fixation is with standard suture.

"Its unique shape, flexibility and well-established tolerance…is a welcome addition to the expanding number of available cranial and facial implants," said Indianapolis cosmetic surgeon Barry L. Eppley, M.D., D.M.D.

To order an ST Temporalis™ soft tissue facial implant, call OsteoSymbionics at 877.881.6899 to arrange direct shipping or connect with a regional distributor.

Learn more about ST Temporalis surgical insertion and outcomes.