Will Titanium Screws Get In The Way Of An Orbital Implant?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to schedule a consultation. I had a few questions,What is the implant material? Can Titanium be used? I had an orbital fracture when I was young and titanium screws are still in my orbital bone. Is this a problem?

A: For custom facial implants a variety of biomaterials can be used including titanium….but it would by far be the most expensive. Titanium screws in the implantation site are not a contraindication for implants over and around them.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon