Background: Throughout history, the breasts are considered important to the femininity and self-esteem of women. In augmentation mammoplasty, organ function must be preserved. Indications for the best tissue plane for coverage of silicone implants and association with mastopexy can be challenging. The aim of this study was to evaluate a series of cases of mastopexy associated with silicone impl...

background many young women are satisfied with their large breasts but suffer from sagging due to heaviness. in this article we present a novel modification of vertical scar breast reduction based on a special indication. methods from january 2006 to may 2012, twenty five individual patients underwent operation using modified technique with superior pedicle and vertical scar. young women betwee...

Tuberous and tubular breast deformity are well-recognized abnormalities in the plastic surgery community that incur severe physical and psychological consequences in affected patients. Current reconstructive options for the tuberous and tubular breasts favor the use of prosthetic implants and soft-tissue manipulation. We present a case of tuberous and tubular breast deformity treated with a cen...

primary and 406 (36%) were secondary in which the patient had one or more previous breast augmentation procedures. Silicone gel implants were utilized in 471 (65%) of the primary and 324 (80%) of the secondary procedures. Operative technique involved a circumvertical or inverted-T mastopexy in 77% (n= 871) and a bilateral mastopexy in 93% of patients. The overall reoperation rate was 14.9% (13....

BACKGROUND Polyurethane-coated conical implants were introduced by Silimed (US distributor: Sientra, Santa Barbara, California) in 2008 and offer an alternative to round or anatomically shaped implants. By their design and volume distribution, they naturally create central volume and give a reasonable fullness to the upper pole while lifting some ptotic breasts, thus avoiding the need for class...

BACKGROUND Augmentation mammaplasty and augmentation mastopexy are associated with a substantial primary and secondary revision rate. Capsular contracture (CC), implant malposition, ptosis, asymmetry, and rippling are the main reasons for revisionary surgery in these patients. Traditional corrective techniques have not been completely reliable in preventing or treating these complications. Rece...

primary and 406 (36%) were secondary in which the patient had one or more previous breast augmentation procedures. Silicone gel implants were utilized in 471 (65%) of the primary and 324 (80%) of the secondary procedures. Operative technique involved a circumvertical or inverted-T mastopexy in 77% (n= 871) and a bilateral mastopexy in 93% of patients. The overall reoperation rate was 14.9% (13....