Nasal reconstruction post-rhinectomy is challenging. Nasal prostheses using the Medicon epiplating system (Medicon) provides a simpler alternative with good patient outcomes. Eight patients (mean age 65 years; equal gender distribution) underwent immediate nasal rehabilitation using a unilateral nasal Epiplate implant for magnet-retained prostheses post-rhinectomy, with follow-up from five to 37 months (mean 13 months). No implants failed or required unplanned removal. The Medicon epiplating system is a low-morbidity, quick, cost-saving procedure which should be considered as a viable alternative to zygomatic implants.
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