Can I Get A Custom Midface Mask Implant Made From PEEK?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came across your studies recently and saw that you did a full midface mask implant using peek and it just so happened that the patient also didn’t want any or minimum lateral expansion in the malar I find myself in the same position recessed maxilla recessed infraorbitals and bad cheekbones which makes my nose appear way bigger than it is as it’s on a flat maxilla I was hoping to ask you how much or a general estimate of such a procedures cost as I Heard it can get quite expensive. Thank you

A: I have made many custom midface mask implants, mainly from solid silicone and a few from PEEK. In the US PEEK is twice the cost to manufacture as silicone and its size must be a bit more limited due to difficulty in placing it due to its very rigid construct.

Dr. Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon