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Contour restoration of the upper limb using solid silicone implants.

Darryl James Hodgkinson¹

¹dr.hodgkinson@bigpond.com

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

|January 18, 2006

Summary

Upper limb implants, including deltoid, triceps, and biceps, can reconstruct deformities and muscular deficiencies. Proper placement beneath muscles ensures volume and symmetry, requiring anatomical knowledge for safe augmentation.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Anatomy

Background:

Upper limb augmentation, excluding the pectoralis major, has been historically underutilized in plastic surgery.
Muscular deficiencies and deformities of the upper limb can lead to significant aesthetic concerns and asymmetry.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the use of implants for upper limb reconstruction.
To highlight the importance of anatomical knowledge for safe and effective augmentation.

Main Methods:

Utilized deltoid, triceps, and biceps implants for reconstruction.
Emphasized submuscular placement of implants on bone or deep to brachialis.
Leveraged existing incisions from prior trauma or reconstructive surgeries.

Main Results:

Submuscular implant placement provides volume and symmetry.
Utilizing prior incisions minimizes additional surgical trauma.
Successful reconstruction of upper limb deformities and deficiencies is achievable.

Conclusions:

Upper limb augmentation with implants is a viable reconstructive option.
Deep placement of implants beneath muscles is crucial for aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Thorough understanding of upper limb anatomy, including major nerves, is essential for plastic surgeons performing these procedures.

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