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Management of tuberous breast deformity with anatomic cohesive silicone gel breast implants
Vivek Panchapakesan1, Mitchell H Brown
1Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Toronto, 790 Bay Street, Suite 410, Toronto, ON, Canada. M5G 1N8, panchaps@gmail.com
Background:
Tuberous breast deformity is a rare congenital condition that often requires surgical correction. Numerous surgical techniques have been described, reflecting the reconstructive challenge of this deformity. The anatomic cohesive gel breast implant is a powerful tool in both aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. In the authors' experience, its use in treating tuberous breast deformity has provided the opportunity for a single-stage approach, with very good results.
Methods:
The senior author has managed more than 50 cases of single-stage reconstruction for tuberous breast deformity using anatomic cohesive gel breast implants. His surgical technique is described with suggestions for achieving optimal results. Representative case examples are provided.
Conclusions:
The anatomic cohesive silicone gel breast implant is an excellent device for treating tuberous breast deformity. It often can be used as a single-stage correction of the deformity with very good results. The authors strongly advocate consideration of its use in tuberous breast deformity reconstruction.
