Nose prosthesis

Nose prosthesis ca. 1918

A nose (nasal) prosthesis is a type of craniofacial prosthesis used to replace an absent nose. Modern prosthetic noses are typically made of polydimethylsiloxane, a flexible material made to move with the skin. It is retained to the patient daily by using an adhesive or osseointegrated implants.

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