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[Transaxillary mammary augmentation with texture silicone implants].
1Dept. of Plastic Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center.
Harefuah
|March 1, 1992
Summary
Silicone prostheses (Siltex) effectively augment ptotic and hypoplastic breasts in women. The submammary dissection approach yielded excellent results with minimal complications, making it a safe and reliable cosmetic surgery option.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
Context:
- Breast augmentation is a common cosmetic procedure.
- Ptotic and hypoplastic breasts present unique surgical challenges.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Siltex silicone prostheses for breast augmentation.
- To assess complication rates associated with the submammary dissection technique.
Summary:
- 45 Siltex silicone prostheses were used in 23 women (ages 17-45) for breast augmentation.
- Submammary dissection resulted in excellent outcomes with only one case of Baker grade III contracture and one instance of high prosthesis placement.
- No other significant complications were reported.
Impact:
- The submammary approach with Siltex prostheses demonstrates a low complication rate for breast augmentation.
- The axillary approach is recommended to further minimize scarring and potential complications.