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Asymmetric implants for breast asymmetry.

P Mallucci1, O A Branford

  • 1The Cadogan Clinic, 120 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9BW, United Kingdom. pat.mallucci@googlemail.com

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery : JPRAS
|May 1, 2012
PubMed
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This study presents a novel approach to correcting breast asymmetry by using both round and anatomical breast implants in the same patient. This method achieved excellent symmetry, offering a new solution for complex cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

  • Previous research detailed round and anatomical breast implant characteristics.
  • Biodimensional implant selection principles objectively match prostheses to patient breast tissue dimensions.
  • These principles were primarily applied to anatomical implant selection.

Observation:

  • A case of significant breast asymmetry was identified.
  • The biodimensional implant selection principles were adapted for this patient.
  • This involved using different implant shapes for each breast.

Findings:

  • Anatomical implants were used for the left breast augmentation.
  • Round implants were used for the right breast augmentation.

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  • This combined approach resulted in excellent postoperative symmetry.

    • Implications:

    • This case demonstrates the successful application of biodimensional selection principles using dissimilar implant types.
    • It offers a potential new strategy for correcting complex breast asymmetry.
    • Further research could explore this technique's broader applicability in plastic surgery.