Polyacrylamide gel (PAAG) has been used for augmentation mammoplasty in certain countries, such as China or Eastern European countries. However, owing to various complications, its use is currently banned in most countries. Nevertheless, because of the
Jong Hee Kim +4 more
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Background:. Development of the nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) technique has dramatically improved breast reconstruction, and preservation of the nipple–areolar complex (NAC) positively influences patient satisfaction.
Laura L. Barnes, MD +7 more
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Treatment of delayed venous congestion of the nipple-areolar complex after reduction mammoplasty [PDF]
Reduction mammoplasty is a popular operation worldwide. Early complications include bleeding, wound dehiscence, and nipple-areolar complex (NAC) ischemia. Although uncommon, NAC ischemia can lead to necrosis of the NAC.
Joseph Kyu-hyung Park, Yujin Myung
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Symmetrization using submuscular implants to achieve lasting results in breast reconstruction [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: In breast reconstruction with implants, ptosis is uncommon over time, in contrast to symmetrization mammoplasty without implants, which causes premature recurrence of breast asymmetry.
Diogo Borges Pedroso +1 more
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Upside-Down Rotation of a Breast Implant with Double Capsule Formation after Aesthetic Breast Augmentation: A Case Report [PDF]
Some complications can occur after augmentation mammoplasty with a prosthesis. Double capsule formation is an uncommon complication, and it is especially rare for it to be accompanied by malrotation of a round implant.
Wang Seok Lee, Sang Gue Kang
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Management of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Mastectomy and Mammoplasty Procedures
Antibiotic prophylaxis is used to prevent infections related to surgery from the administration of antimicrobials before, during and after the procedure.
Yahanna da Costa Anacleto Estrela +2 more
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Effect of Topical Timolol on Healing of Immature Breast Scars After Mammoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Blinded Assessors and Patients. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Introduction Wound healing is a complex process encompassing four main stages: hemostasis, inflammation, cell proliferation, maturation, and differentiation. Timolol (TM) may influence these stages, particularly re‐epithelialization. This study aims to evaluate the 1‐month effects of timolol on acute surgical wounds in post‐mammoplasty ...
Nafissi N +9 more
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Multimodality Review of Imaging Features Following Breast Reduction Surgery
Reduction mammoplasty is a common surgical procedure that removes a significant portion of the breast, and the resulting changes to the breast parenchyma are frequently seen on breast imaging studies. Any radiologist who interprets breast imaging studies
Sally H. Goudreau +2 more
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Safe autologous rib harvest in patients with breast implants; technique and review
Introduction: Autologous rib harvest is a useful technique for rhinoplasty when septal cartilage is inadequate. For patients who have previously undergone augmentation mammoplasty, however, there is theoretical concern about the risk to breast implant ...
Moustafa Mourad +3 more
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Mammoplasty/mastopexy using implants: the Lockpocket technique [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Mammoplasty is the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure in Brazil, which is second only to the United States in terms of the number of mammoplasties performed. Several techniques based on increasing volume using breast implants
César Augusto Daher Ceva Faria +7 more
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