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Body contouring with solid silicone implants.

Gerardo Flores-Lima¹, Barry L Eppley

¹Clínica Gerardo Flores-Lima, Centro Panamericano de Ojos, 91 Avenida Norte #541, Colonia Escalón, San Salvador, El Salvador. floresguandique@hotmail.com

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

|January 6, 2009

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Proper placement of body-contouring implants is crucial for aesthetic results and avoiding complications. This review details techniques and anatomical considerations for safe and effective body augmentation using solid silicone implants.

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

Body-contouring implants are increasingly popular for aesthetic enhancement.
Safe and reproducible implant placement is essential for long-term success and minimizing complications like asymmetry and infection.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the history and evolution of body-contouring implants.
To discuss techniques and dissection planes for implant placement in various body areas.
To outline complications associated with different implantation methods.

Main Methods:

Review of anatomical areas treated with solid silicone implants.
Discussion of surgical techniques and dissection planes for gluteal, pectoral, calf, deltoid, biceps, triceps, and trapezium augmentation.

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The selection of the ideal plane for implant placement is the most critical factor for achieving satisfactory aesthetic outcomes.
Various anatomical regions can be augmented using solid silicone implants.

Conclusions:

Aesthetic contouring of the chest, back, arms, buttocks, and calf is achievable safely with solid silicone implants.
Meticulous pocket dissection and precise implant location are paramount for successful outcomes and reduced complication rates.