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1Beverly Hills Medical Center, California.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1991
Summary
Medical grade elastomers enable advanced body sculpting through alloplastic implants. This article reviews their use in enhancing the pectoralis major, calves, and buttocks for soft-tissue augmentation.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Medical grade elastomers represent a significant advancement in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
- These materials offer improved biocompatibility and durability for long-term implantation.
- The demand for body sculpting procedures has increased, necessitating effective soft-tissue augmentation solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the application of alloplastic implants made from advanced elastomers for large body soft-tissue augmentation.
- To review current techniques and outcomes for specific procedures including pectoralis major enlargement, calf augmentation, and buttock enhancement.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on medical grade elastomer implants for body augmentation.
- Analysis of case studies and clinical outcomes related to pectoralis major, calf, and buttock enhancement procedures.
- Discussion of the technological properties of elastomers relevant to surgical implantation and patient satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Alloplastic implants utilizing advanced elastomers provide effective options for significant soft-tissue augmentation.
- Successful outcomes have been documented for pectoralis major, calf, and buttock enhancement procedures.
- The properties of medical grade elastomers contribute to favorable aesthetic results and implant longevity.
Conclusions:
- Advanced medical grade elastomers are pivotal in modern body sculpting, offering reliable solutions for large-volume soft-tissue augmentation.
- These implants are a key technology for plastic surgeons performing pectoralis, calf, and gluteal enhancement.
- Continued innovation in elastomer technology promises further advancements in body contouring procedures.