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Using Fat Grafting to Treat Breast Implant Capsular Contracture [PDF]

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2018
Summary:. Capsular contracture is a frequent complication of breast augmentation and reconstruction that affects up to 30% of patients. The authors describe the effect of fat grafting on capsular contracture used in cases with the primary intention of ...
Sarantos Papadopoulos, MD, Goran Vidovic, MD, Matthias Neid, MD, Abdallah Abdallah, MD   +3 more
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Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy Modulates Breast Implant Capsular Contracture [PDF]

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Background:. Capsular contracture results in significant morbidity for patients with implant-based breast reconstruction, often requiring revisional operations.
Mehak Chawla, MD, MBA, Gabriel Mirhaidari, MD, PhD, Kevin Blum, MD, PhD, Jenny C. Barker, MD, PhD   +3 more
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Comparison of Effects of Acellular Dermal Matrix and Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap on Radiation-induced Peri-implant Capsular Contracture in a Rabbit Model [PDF]

Archives of Plastic Surgery
Background Capsular contracture of breast implants is a major complication in breast surgery. Clinically, covering a breast implant with acellular dermal matrix (ADM) or autologous tissue is considered to be the most effective technique to ...
Suk Yoon Jang, Il Young Ahn, Tae Hui Bae, Shin Hyuk Kang, Soo Hyun Woo, Woo Ju Kim, Mi Kyung Kim, Chanutchamon Sutthiwanjampa, Han Koo Kim   +8 more
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What can we learn from sonication results of breast implants? [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2017
BackgroundDifferent research groups have identified microorganisms on breast implants by sonication with significant correlation to the rate of capsular contracture.
Frederike M J Reischies, Robert Krause, Judith Holzer, Fabian Tiefenbacher, Raimund Winter, Gertraud Eylert, Tobias Meikl, Alexandru Tuca, Martin J Köfer, Lars P Kamolz, David B Lumenta   +10 more
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Analysis of risk factors for capsular contracture after breast augmentation: a retrospective study [PDF]

Frontiers in Surgery
BackgroundCapsular contracture is a prevalent complication following breast augmentation that adversely affects aesthetic outcomes and often necessitates revision surgery.
Xin-Yao Li, Shi-Qi Xiao
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Postmarket Study of Silimed’s Silicone Gel Polyurethane Foam–covered Breast Implants: Interim Results (2018–2024) [PDF]

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Background:. Silimed silicone gel polyurethane (PU) foam–covered breast implants are used worldwide. There is extensive clinical experience with the long-term use of these implants, but scientific evidence on this topic remains limited.
Celso Eduardo J. Boechat, Fabio N. da Silva, PhD, Annalu P. dos Reis, Bruno L. da Silva Ramos, Lunna P. Borges, MBA, Pedro Emmanuel A.A. do Brasil, PhD   +5 more
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Higher Prevalence of Capsular Contracture with Second-side Use of Breast Implant Insertion Funnels

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021
Background:. Breast implant insertion funnels have become popular adjuncts to breast implant surgery to reduce access incision length and contact of the implant with the skin of the breast.
Stephen D. Bresnick, MD
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The Effect of Acellular Dermal Matrix in Implant-Based Immediate Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Dorsi Flap [PDF]

Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2017
Background Capsular contracture is the most frequently reported complication after implant-based breast reconstruction. This study was first undertaken to present our experience with acellular dermal matrix for prevention of capsular contracture in ...
Yu Gil Park, Eun Soo Park, Jin Su Shin, Ho Seong Shin, Seung Min Nam   +4 more
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Decreasing Time Intervals in Recurring Capsular Contracture? A Single Center Retrospective Study over 6 Years

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2023
Background:. Although breast implants of the current generation can, in principle, remain in the body for life, follow-up operations of the augmented or reconstructed breasts are regularly necessary.
Vivian L. Jakob, MD, Maike Keck, MD, PhD, Jörn A. Lohmeyer, MD, PhD   +2 more
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Treatment of Capsular Contracture after Breast Augmentation with Serial Fat Grafting and Implantation [PDF]

Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Background Capsular contracture is the most common complication after breast augmentation using implants. In case of severe capsular contracture, surgical correction is inevitable.
Tae Kwang Jeong, Jin Woo Han, Kyung Hee Min   +2 more
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