01/10/2026
GORETEX SAFETY PROFILE: Why Goretex?
Goretex, or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), has a relatively well-established safety record in nasal dorsal augmentation, particularly when used in carefully selected patients with adequate soft-tissue coverage.
A systematic review of 7,759 patients reported overall complications of 5.3% with ePTFE versus 9.2% with silicone.
Practical takeaway:
For dorsal augmentation, Goretex can be considered a biocompatible and relatively stable alloplastic option, but it is not complication-free. The safety profile depends substantially on patient selection, implant positioning, soft-tissue coverage, sterile technique, implant handling, and surgical experience.