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Breast augmentation by an umbilical approach.

R Vila-Rovira1

  • 1Institut Vila Rovira, Barcelona, Spain.

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|December 14, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Augmentation mammaplasty via an umbilical approach offers scarless breast enhancement. This study details the technique

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • The umbilical approach for augmentation mammaplasty, introduced in 1993, offers scarless breast augmentation.
  • This technique involves prosthesis insertion through the umbilicus, avoiding visible breast scarring.

Observation:

  • This paper reports on the experience with 145 patients undergoing augmentation mammaplasty using this technique between 1994 and 1998.
  • The study discusses the indications, aesthetic results, and complications associated with the umbilical approach.

Findings:

  • The umbilical approach for augmentation mammaplasty was utilized in 145 patients.
  • A modified technique incorporated a custom-designed dismountable prosthesis introducing clamp (PIC).

Implications:

  • The umbilical approach presents a viable option for augmentation mammaplasty, minimizing visible scarring.
  • Further evaluation of the modified technique with the prosthesis introducing clamp (PIC) is warranted for optimizing outcomes.

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